THE MINE INFORMATION SUPPLEMENT
CANVASS (FORM 6-1017-A) USED FOR THE MINERAL INDUSTRIES RELATES
DIRECTLY TO RESOURCE PLANNING. THE BUREAU OF MINES REQUEST DATA
ANNUALLY FROM MINE PRODUCERS ON MATERIAL HANDLED, CRUDE ORE
TREATED, AND CRUDE ORE SHIPPED DURING THE YEAR, TOGETHER WITH
INFORMATION OR EXPLANATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND MINING
METHODS. THE DATA OBTAINED FROM THIS SURVEY ARE USED BY GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES, EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS
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.