THE INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENABLE
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO MEET THE RESPONSIBILITIES MANDATED
BY THE NATIONAL MINING AND MINERALS POLICY ACT OF 1970 (P.L.
91-631) TO BE INFORMED OF AND TO INFORM THE CONGRESS OF DEVELOPMENT
IN THE MINERAL INDUSTRIES INCLUDING POTENTIAL CRISES THEREIN. THE
DATA ARE INTERPRETED, ANALYZED, AND DISSEMINATED AS PROVIDED FOR IN
THE BUREAU OF MINES ORGANIC ACT OF 1910 AND AS AMENDED IN
1913.
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.