Notice2021-23361
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (EDMAP and STATEMAP)
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Published
October 27, 2021
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentGeological Survey
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, we, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are proposing to renew an information collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 27, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59418-59419]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23361]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
[GX22GC009PLFM00; OMB Control Number 1028-0088]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; National
Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (EDMAP and STATEMAP)
AGENCY: Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995,
we, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are proposing to renew an
information collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
November 26, 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 \]=[search function. You may also submit
comments by mail at U.S. Geological Survey, Information Collections
Officer, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 159, Reston, VA 20192; or by
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#244357094d4a424b7b474b48484147504d4b4a5764515743570a434b52"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7710045a1e1911182814181b1b1214031e181904370204100459101801">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference OMB Control
Number 1028-0088 in the subject line of your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this information collection request (ICR), contact Michael
Marketti by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#402d2d21322b2534342900353327336e272f36"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="402d2d21322b2534342900353327336e272f36">[email protected]</span></a>, or by telephone at 703-648-
6976. You may also view the ICR at <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. 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, the USGS, 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
August 11, 2021, FR 86, 44036. 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 the USGS might 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 responses.
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 personally identifiable information (PII) in your
comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including your
PII--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us
in your comment to withhold your PII from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Abstract: EDMAP is the educational component of the National
Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) that is intended to train
the next generation of geologic mappers. The primary objective of the
STATEMAP component of the NCGMP is to establish the geologic framework
of areas that are vital to the welfare of individual States.
The NCGMP EDMAP program allocates funds to colleges and
universities in the United States and Puerto Rico through an annual
competitive cooperative agreement process. Every Federal dollar awarded
is matched with university funds. Geology professors, who are skilled
in geologic mapping, request EDMAP funding to support undergraduate and
graduate students at their college or university in a one-year mentored
geologic mapping project that focuses on a specific geographic area.
Only State Geological Surveys are eligible to apply to the STATEMAP
component of the NCGMP pursuant to the National Geologic Mapping Act
(Pub. L. 106-148). Since many State Geological Surveys are organized
under a state university system, such universities may submit a
proposal on behalf of the State Geological Survey.
Each fall, the program announcements are posted to the <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a>
website and respondents are required to submit applications (comprising
Standard Form
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424, 424A, 424B, Proposal Summary Sheet, the Proposal, and Budget
Sheets. Additionally, EDMAP proposals must include a Negotiated Rate
Agreement and a support letter from a State Geologist or USGS Project
Chief).
Since 1996, more than $10 million from the NCGMP has supported
geologic mapping efforts of more than 1,335 students at 171
universities in 44 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Funds for graduate projects are limited to $25,000 and undergraduate
project funds limited to $15,000. These funds are used to cover field
expenses and student salaries, but not faculty salaries or tuition. The
authority for both programs is listed in the National Geologic Mapping
Act (Pub. L. 106-148).
Title of Collection: National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
(NCGMP-EDMAP and STATEMAP).
OMB Control Number: 1028-0088.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved
collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: University or college faculty and
State Geological Surveys.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: Total number of
responses is 95. Approximately 50 university or college faculty and 45
State Geological Survey respondents.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: Total number of
responses is 185. Approximately 95 university or college faculty and 90
State Geological Survey responses.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: 20 to 36 hours.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 5,220 hours total.
Respondent's Obligation None. Participation is voluntary, though
necessary to receive funding.
Frequency of Collection: Annually.
Total Estimated Annual Non-hour Burden Cost: There are no ``non-
hour cost'' burdens associated with this IC.
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 Marketti,
Acting Associate Program Coordinator, National Cooperative Geologic
Mapping Program.
[FR Doc. 2021-23361 Filed 10-26-21; 8:45 am]
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