Proposed Rules. Notice and request for comments

493 words·~2 min read·/register/2002/01/09/02-480

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Notice of Proposed Information Collection AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. 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 renewed approval for the collection of information under 30 CFR part 842 which allows the collection and processing of citizen complaints and requests for inspection. DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection must be received by March 11, 2002, 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 *jtreleas@osmre.gov* . 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 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 approval. These collections are contained in 30 CFR Part 842, Federal inspections and monitoring. OSM will request a 3-year term of approval for each 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. The following information is provided for the information collection:

(1)Title of the information collection;

(2)OMB control number;

(3)summary of the information collection activity; and

(4)frequency of collection, description of the respondents, estimated total annual responses, and the total annual reporting and recordkeeping burden for the collection of information. *Title:* Federal inspections and monitoring—30 CFR part 842. *OMB Control Number:* 1029-0118. *Summary:* For purposes of information collection, this part establishes the procedures for any person to notify the Office of Surface Mining in writing of any violation that may exist at a surface coal mining operation. The information will be used to investigate potential violations of the Act or applicable State regulations. *Bureau Form Number:* None. *Frequency of Collection:* Once. *Description of Respondents:* Citizens, State governments. *Total Annual Responses:* 126. *Total Annual Burden Hours:* 95 hours. Dated: December 12, 2001. Richard G. Bryson, Chief, Division of Regulatory Support. [FR Doc. 02-480 Filed 1-8-02; 8:45 am]

Connections4 off-index

4 references not yet in our index

30 CFR 842
5 CFR 1320
Pub. L. 104-13
5 CFR 1320.8(d)

Citation graph

cites case law

Proposed Rules

Notice and request for comments

Cite30 CFR 842

Cite5 CFR 1320

Pub. L.Pub. L. 104-13

Cite5 CFR 1320.8(d)

Cites 4Cited by 0 across 0 sources