THE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE 30
CFR PART 231 ARE NECESSARY TO T U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR
REGULATING EXPLORATION AND MININING OPERATIONS ON FEDERAL MINERALS
OTHER THAN OIL, GAS AND COAL, REGARDING PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT,
RESOURCE RECOVERY AND PROTECTION, ROYALTIES AND PROTECTION OF OTHER
NATURAL RESOURCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MINER LEASING ACT OF 1920
AS AMENDED.
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.