Notices. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

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BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey Request for Public Comments on Extension of Existing Information Collection Submitted to OMB for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act A proposal extending information collection described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of the proposed collection of information may be obtained by contacting the Bureau's clearance officer at the phone number listed below.

OMB has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the information collection but may respond after 30 days; therefore, public comments should be submitted to OMB within 30 days in order to assure their maximum consideration. Address your comments and suggestions on the proposal by fax

(202)395-6566 or e-mail ( *oira_docket@omb.eop.gov* ) to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for the Interior Department. Send copies of your comments to the USGS Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192, or e-mail ( *jcordyac@usgs.gov* ). As required by OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the USGS solicits specific public comments as to: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions on the bureaus, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. The accuracy of the bureau's estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. The quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology. *Title:* Earthquake Report. *OMB Approval No:* 1028-0048. *Summary:* The collection of information referred herein applies to a World-Wide Web site questionnaire that permits individuals to report on the effects of the shaking from an earthquake—on themselves personally, buildings, other man-made structures, and ground effects such as faulting or landslides. The USGS may use the information to provide qualitative, quantitative, or graphical descriptions of earthquake damage. *Estimated Completion Time:* 6 minutes. *Estimated Annual Number of Respondents:* 100,000. *Frequency:* After each earthquake. *Estimated Annual Burden Hours:* 10,000 hours. *Affected Public:* The general public. *For Further Information Contact:* To obtain copies of the survey, contact the Bureau clearance officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192, telephone

(703)648-7313, or go to the Web site ( *http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/shake/* ). Dated: September 27, 2005. Linda C. Gundersen, Acting Associate Director for Geology. [FR Doc. 05-21164 Filed 10-21-05; 8:45 am]

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