THE DATA OBTAINED BY THE BUREAU OF
MINES SURVEY OF SALES OF INDUSTRIAL EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS
IN THE UNITED STATES ASSIST THE BUREAU IN THE PERFORMANCE OF IT
FUNCTIONS IN MINING RESEARCH, MINING ECONOMY, EFFICIENCY IN MINING,
AND IN MINING SAFETY, AS THE MINING INDUSTRY CONSUMES ABOUT 80
PERCENT OF ITS INDUSTRIAL EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS SOLD IN
THE UNITED STATES. CHANGES IN CLASSES OF EXPLOSIVES USED, IN THE
END USES, AND IN THE CONSUMIN
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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).
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the proposed collection of information, that the certification
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(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;
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and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.