THE MINING LAW OF 1872, (20 U.S.C. 21
THROUGH 54), AS AMENDED, REQUIRES THE ISSUANCE OF A MINERAL PATENT
IN THOSE CASES WHERE THE CLAIMANT APPLIES FOR A PATENT AND THE
CLAIMANT HAS FULFILLED ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAW. BEFORE A
MINING CLAIMANT APPLIES FOR A MINERAL PATENT, HE/SHE MUST HAVE A
CORRECT SURVEY OF THE CLAIMS. THE MINERAL SURVEY IS PART OF THE
APPLICATION FOR A MINERAL PATENT.
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.