THE RAILROAD AGENTS REPORT OF
SHIPMENTS OF MINERAL AND MINERAL PRODUCTS IS USED TO OBTAIN DATA ON
SHIPMENTS OF NONFERROUS, FERROUS AND NONMETALLIC MINERAL PRODUCTS
THE INFORMATION OS OF INVALUABLE HELP IN COMPLETING MANY
STATISTICAL SURVEY WHICH IN TURN, FORM THE BASIS FOR PROPERLY
ASSESSING SUPPLY-DEMAND RELATIONSHIP NOW AND FOR THE
FUTURE.
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.