This collection is needed to provide
data on mineral production for annual reports published by
commodity for use by Government agencies, Congressional offices,
educational institutions, research organizations, financial
institutions, consulting firms, industry, academia, and the general
public. This information will be published in the
This collection consists of 2
forms. The collection is a revision with a title change because it
includes the previous transfer of USGS form 9-4142-Q to Information
Collection 1028-0062.
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.