In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2019
324
0
324
243
0
243
0
0
0
This form covers mine development,
exploration, and production of various commodities. The data
collected are critical for military and civilian planning and for
policy decisions related to the commodities covered. These data are
compiled into tables, which are published annually. Respondents are
non-fuel mineral producers and exploration companies.
US Code:
30 USC 1601 et seg Name of Law: National Materials and Minerals
Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980 (30 USC 1601)
US Code: 30
USC 21 (a) Name of Law: National Mining and Minerals Policy Act
of 1970
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.