This form covering consumption and
stocks of 12 metal commo- dities, is critical to the metals data
collection effort, and is used for military and civilian planning
and Federal policy and economic decisions related to the
commodities covered. Data are complied into tables which list
separate uses for each commodity and the forms consumed to make
them, as well as stocks. Respon- dents are various industries that
consume metals and ferroalloys to make intermediate products for
industrial and consumer use.
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.