# Notice of Proposed Information Collection

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A97-25585

## Record

- **Collection:** Federal Register
- **Document type:** Notice
- **Published:** September 26, 1997
- **Citation:** 62 FR 50624

## Text

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

Notice of Proposed Information Collection

AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is
announcing its intention to request approval for the collection of
information for the permanent program inspection and enforcement
procedures at 30 CFR part 840.

DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection must be received
by November 25, 1997, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to John A. Trelease, Office of
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave.,
NW., Room 210--SIB, Washington, DC 20240. Comments may also be
submitted electronically to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
To request a copy of the information collection request, explanatory
information and related form, contact John A. Trelease, at (202) 208-
2783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, which implement provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), require that
interested members of the public and affected agencies have an
opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping
activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies information
collections that OSM will be submitting to OMB for extension. This
collection is contained in 30 CFR 840.
OSM has revised burden estimates, where appropriate, to reflect
current reporting levels or adjustments based on reestimates of burden
or respondents. OSM will request a 3-year term of approval for this
information collection activity.
Comments are invited on: (1) The need for the collection of
information for the performance of the functions of the agency; (2) the
accuracy of the agency's burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4)
ways to minimize the information collection burden on respondents, such
as use of automated means of collection of the information. A summary
of the public comments will accompany OSM's submission of the
information collection request to OMB.
This notice provides the public with 60 days in which to comment on
the following information collection activity:
Title: Permanent Program Inspection and Enforcement Procedures, 30
CFR part 840.
OMB Control Number: 1029-0051.
Abstract: This provision requires the regulatory authority to
conduct periodic inspections of coal mining activities, and prepare and
maintain inspection reports for public review. This information is
necessary to meet the requirements of the Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation Act of 1977 and its public participation provisions. Public
review assures the public that the State is meeting the requirements of
the Act and approved State regulatory program.
Bureau Form Number: None.
Frequency of Collection: Once, on occasion, and annually.
Description of Respondents: State Regulatory Authorities.
Total Annual Responses: 5,766.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 507,952.

Dated: September 22, 1997.
Richard G. Bryson,
Chief, Division of Regulatory Support.
[FR Doc. 97-25585 Filed 9-25-97; 8:45 am]
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