Notice2021-19556
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Michindoh Glacial Aquifer Groundwater Study
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Published
September 10, 2021
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentGeological Survey
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are proposing a new information collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 173 (Friday, September 10, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 50736]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19556]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
[GC21NF00GWP2800; OMB Control Number 1028-NEW]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Michindoh
Glacial Aquifer Groundwater Study
AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we,
the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are proposing a new information
collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
October 12, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. U.S.
Geological Survey, Information Collections Officer, 12201 Sunrise
Valley Drive, MS 159, Reston, VA 20192; and by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6c0b1f4105020a03330f030000090f180503021f2c191f0b1f420b031a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5f382c7236313930003c3033333a3c2b3630312c1f2a2c382c71383029">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference OMB Control Number 1028-NEW
in the subject line of your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this ICR, contact David Lampe by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#690d0a050804190c291c1a0e1a470e061f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b4d0d7d8d5d9c4d1f4c1c7d3c79ad3dbc2">[email protected]</span></a> or by
telephone at 317-416-7448. Individuals who are hearing or speech
impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY
assistance.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA and 5 CFR
1320.8(d)(1), we provide the general public and other Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and
continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact
of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's
reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information
collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired
format.
A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period
soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on
May 24, 2021 (86 FR 27888). No comments were received.
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent
burdens, we are again soliciting comments from the public and other
Federal agencies on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are
especially interested in public comment addressing the following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether or not the information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection
of information, including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of response.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. 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: Synoptic water level measurements are a type of
measurement where data is collected from many wells over a short period
of time. As part of the effort to collect synoptic measurements of the
Michindoh Aquifer, the USGS is relying on the participation of property
owners from across the region. Those identified as having a selected
water well located on their property will be contacted via a postcard.
They will then be asked to sign a permission form allowing the USGS to
complete groundwater level measurement in their well during Fall 2021
and Spring 2022. This will involve USGS scientists accessing the well
and lowering a sanitized electric or steel tape into the well to
determine the current water depth below land surface. The measurement
that is collected will also be provided to the property owner at the
time of collection.
The USGS will attempt to measure approximately 150 to 200 wells
within eleven counties in the tri-state region. This large number of
measurements over a short period of time will provide the USGS with a
snapshot-like understanding of regional water levels. This information
will be critical for comprehending the behavior of the entire aquifer
system and will be used to model regional groundwater depth.
Title of Collection: Michindoh Glacial Aquifer Groundwater Study.
OMB Control Number: 1028-NEW.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: New.
Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals/households.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 250.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: 15 minutes.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 63 hours.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Frequency of Collection: Once.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.
An agency may not conduct, or sponsor and 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.).
Michael Griffin,
Director, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center.
[FR Doc. 2021-19556 Filed 9-9-21; 8:45 am]
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