Notices. Notice of information collection; request for comment

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BILLING CODE 9110-9P-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLHQ430000.212L1109AF.L12200000.PM0000; OMB Control No. 1004-0165] Agency Information Collection Activities; Cave Management: Cave Nominations and Requests for Confidential Information AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management

(BLM)proposes to renew an information collection for cave management. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 24, 2021. ADDRESSES: Send your written comments on this information collection request

(ICR)by mail to Darrin King, Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Attention PRA Office, 440 W 200 S #500, Salt Lake City, UT 84101; or by email to *BLM_HQ_PRA_Comments@blm.gov.* Please reference Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)Control Number 1004-0165 in the subject line of your comments. Please note that due to COVID-19, the electronic submission of comments is recommended. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Kyle Rybacki by email at *krybacki@blm.gov,* or by telephone at

(623)580-5698. Individuals who are hearing or speech impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY assistance. The ICR may also be viewed at *http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. The BLM may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information and a response to a request for information is not required unless it displays a current valid OMB control number. As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised and continuing collections of information. This helps the BLM assess impacts of its information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand BLM information collection requirements and ensure requested data are provided in the desired format. The BLM is especially interested in public comment addressing the following:

(1)Whether collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including if the information will have practical utility;

(2)determination of the accuracy of the BLM's estimate of the burden for collection of information, including validity of methodology and assumptions used;

(3)methods to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information to be collected; and

(4)how the agency can minimize the burden of information collection on those who respond, including use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice are a matter of public record. The BLM will include or summarize each comment in its request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. *Abstract:* Land-management agencies within the Department of the Interior seek information to comply with the Federal Cave Resources Protection Act (FCRPA), 16 U.S.C. 4301 through 4310 and the Department's regulations at 43 CFR part 37. The FRCPA requires these agencies to identify and protect “significant” caves on Federal lands within their respective jurisdictions and allows agencies to disclose to the public the location of significant caves only in limited circumstances. However, the FRCPA and BLM regulations also authorize certain individuals, organizations and governmental agencies to request confidential cave information. *Title of Collection:* Cave Management: Cave Nominations and Requests for Confidential Information (43 CFR part 37). *OMB Control Number:* 1004-0165. *Form Number:* None. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents/Affected Public:* Governmental agencies and the public may submit cave nominations pursuant to section 4 of the FCRPA (16 U.S.C. 4303) and 43 CFR 37.11. Requests for confidential information may be submitted pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 4304 and 43 CFR 37.12 by: • Federal and state governmental agencies; • Bona fide educational and research institutions; and • Individuals and organizations assisting a land management agency with cave management activities. *Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents:* 28. *Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses:* 28. *Estimated Completion Time per Response:* Varies from 1 hour to 11 hours, depending on activity. *Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours:* 278. *Respondent's Obligation:* Required to obtain or retain a benefit. *Frequency of Collection:* On occasion. *Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour Burden Cost:* None. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ). Darrin King, Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2021-05975 Filed 3-22-21; 8:45 am]

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