THESE DATA ARE NECESSARY FOR THE
BUREAU TO PERFORM ITS FUNCTION AS ADVISOR TO THE U.S. DELEGATION TO
THE INTERNATIONAL LEAD AND ZINC STUDY GROUP (30COUNTRIES). THE
BUREAU OF MINES HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF COLLECTING THE
APPROPRIATE LEAD AND ZINC DATA FROM THE U.S. PRODUCERS AND
CONSUMERS. THE STUDY GROUP ASSEMBLES THE FORECASTS FROM THE MEMBER
COUNTRIES. THESE DATA ARE REVIEWED BY ALL PARTICIPANTS AT THE
ANNUAL MEETING BEFORE THE FORECASTS FOR EACH COUNTRY ARE
MAD
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.