Notice2022-21961
Agency Information Collection Activities; Alaska Beak Deformity Observations
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Published
October 11, 2022
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentGeological Survey
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), are proposing to renew an information collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 11, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61355-61356]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21961]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
[GX23.WB12.C25A1.00; OMB Control Number 1028-0116]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Alaska Beak Deformity
Observations
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 (PRA),
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
December 12, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request
(ICR) by mail to the U.S. Geological Survey, Information Collections
Clearance Officer, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 159, Reston, VA
20192; or by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c3a4b0eeaaada5ac9ca0acafafa6a0b7aaacadb083b6b0a4b0eda4acb5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="442337692d2a222b1b272b28282127302d2b2a3704313723376a232b32">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference
OMB Control Number 1028-0116 in the subject line of your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this ICR, contact Colleen Handel by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#95f6f8fdf4fbf1f0f9d5e0e6f2e6bbf2fae3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d3b0bebbb2bdb7b6bf93a6a0b4a0fdb4bca5">[email protected]</span></a>,
or by telephone at 907-786-7181. Individuals in the United States who
are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may
dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay
services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay
services offered within their country to make international calls to
the point-of-contact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA, we provide the
general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to
comment on 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.
We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described
below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the
following issues: (1) is the collection necessary to the proper
functions of the USGS; (2) will this information be processed and used
in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how
might the USGS enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (5) how might the USGS minimize the
burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use
of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or
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summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR.
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 may ask us in your comment to
withhold your PII from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will
be able to do so.
Abstract: As part of the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area effort to
assess the status and trends of the Nation's biological resources, the
Alaska Science Center Landbird Program conducts research on avian
populations within Alaska. Beginning in the late 1990s, an outbreak of
beak deformities in Black-capped Chickadees emerged in south-central
Alaska. USGS scientists launched a study to understand the scope of
this problem and its effect on wild birds. Since that time, researchers
have gathered important information about the deformities and have
identified a new virus as the potential cause. The collection of PII is
requested as part of this ongoing research in resident Alaskan birds.
Members of the public provide observation reports of birds with
deformities from around Alaska and other regions of North America.
These reports are very important in that they allow researchers to
determine the geographical distribution and species affected. Data
collection over such a large and remote area would not be possible
without the public's assistance. As part of the online reporting
system, an individual's phone number, email address, and mailing
address are requested. This information allows researchers to request
additional details or verify reports if necessary but is not required
for submission. PII is used only for contact purposes, is stored in a
separate table that is encrypted, and is not shared in any way with
other individuals, groups, or organizations.
Title of Collection: Alaska Beak Deformity Observations.
OMB Control Number: 1028-0116.
Form Number: NA.
Type of Review: Renew an information collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals/households.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 150.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 175.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: Approximately 5 minutes.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 15 hours.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Frequency of Collection: One time.
Total Estimated Annual Non-hour Burden Cost: None.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, nor is a person required to
respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number.
The authorities for this action are the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et
seq.).
Dated: October 4, 2022.
Christian Zimmerman,
USGS Alaska Science Center Director.
[FR Doc. 2022-21961 Filed 10-7-22; 8:45 am]
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