Consolidated Consumers' Report (Form 9-4117-MA)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form USGS 9-4117-MA Consolidated Consumers' Report - Monthly Form and Instruction	Modified
Form USGS 9-4117-MA Consolidated Consumers' Report - Annual Form and Instruction	Modified
30-day FRN 1028-0070.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-04-15
proprietary_data_brochure.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-03-19
60-day FRN 1028-0070.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-12-24
1028-0070 Supporting Statement B r4 sts v20140402.docx Supporting Statement B	2014-04-02
1028-0070 Supporting Statement A r4 sts v20140402.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-04-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
195985	Consolidated Consumers' Report - Monthly Form and Instruction	Modified
11237	Consolidated Consumers' Report - Annual Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0070	ICR Reference No: 201312-1028-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201101-1028-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: 1028-0070
Title: Consolidated Consumers' Report (Form 9-4117-MA)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/15/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/15/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2014
Responses	1,904	0	1,828
Time Burden (Hours)	1,428	0	1,371
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Respondents to this form supply the USGS with domestic consumption data for 12 metals and ferroalloys, some of which are considered strategic and critical to assist in determining stockpile goals. These data and derived information will be published as chapters in Minerals Yearbooks, monthly Mineral Industry Surveys, annual Mineral Commodity Summaries, and special publications, for use by Government agencies, industry, education programs, and the general public.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 91 - 631 00 Name of Law: National Mining & Minerals Policy Act of 1970
   PL: Pub.L. 96 - 479 00 Name of Law: National Materials & Minerals Policy, Reserach & Development Act of 1980
   US Code: 50 USC 98 et seq Name of Law: Strategic & Critical Materials Stock Piling act
   PL: Pub.L. 81 - 774 00 Name of Law: Defense Production Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 77704	12/24/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 21277	04/15/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Consolidated Consumers' Report - Annual	USGS 9-4117-MA	Consolidated Consumers' Report
Consolidated Consumers' Report - Monthly	USGS 9-4117-MA	Consolidated Consumers' Report

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,904	1,828	0	0	76	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,428	1,371	0	0	57	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The small increase in estimated responses and corresponding burden hours is based upon our experience in administering this program over the last 3 years.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $412,276

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 04/15/2014

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