THIS SURVEY ENABLES THE SECRETARY OF
THE INTERIOR TO MEET THE RESPONSIBILITIES MANDATED BY THE NATIONAL
MATERIALS AND MINERAL POLICY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1980
(P.L. 96-479), AND TO INFORM THE CONGRESS OF DEVELOPMENTS IN THE
MINERALS INDUSTRIES INCLUDING POTENTIA CRISES THEREIN. THE
INFORMATION IS PUBLISHED IN SEVERAL BUREAU OF MIN PUBLICATIONS FOR
USE BY PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.