THIS ANNUAL SURVEY IS THE ONLY
ESTABLISHED SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING AND REPORTING TOTAL U.S. URANIUM
EXPLORATION COSTS. THE DATA WILL PERMIT URANIUM RESERVE ADDITIONS
TO BE RELATED TO EXPLORATION COSTS AND DRILLING FOOTAGES AND WILL
PROVIDE A USEFUL MEASURE FOR DETERMINING FUTURE LEVELS OF
EXPLORATION EXPENDITURES NECESSARY TO INSURE AN ADEQUATE DOMESTIC
URANIUM SUPPLY. COLLECTION WILL BEGIN UPON APPROVAL BY
OMB.
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.