THE 43 CFR GROUPS 3700 AND 3800 PROVIDE PROCEDURES WHEREBY CLAIMANTS EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS GRANTED BY THE MINING LAWS, AND ALSO ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY OR UNDUE DEGRADATION OF FEDERAL LAND UNDER WILDERNESS REVIEW WHICH MAY RESULT FROM OPERATIONS AUTHORIZED BY THE MINING LAWS. THIS RULEMAKING CONTAINS INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIEMENTS, WHICH INCLUDES A BOND FORM, PLAN OF OPERATIONS, LOCATION NOTICE, AFFIDAVIT OF ASSESSMENT WORK.
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.