THE NATIONAL MINERALS POLICY ACT
REQUIRES THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO BE INFORMED OF, AND TO
INFORMED OF, DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MINERAL INDUSTRIES INCLUDING
POTENTIAL CRISES THEREIN. COLLECTION OF DATA ON CONSUMPTION,
STOCKS, AND USES OF FERROALLOYS AND THE FERROALLOY METALS PROVIDES
INFORMATION DIRECTLY USEFUL IN ASSESING SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR THE
IMPORTANT CLASS OF MATERIALS WIDELY USED IN IRON-AND STEELMAKING,
FERROUS AND NONFERROUS FOUNDERIES AND OTHE
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.