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.