THE MINING LAW OF 1872 (30 USC 21-54)
REQUIRES THE ISSUANCE OF A PATENT WHERE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAW
HAVE BEEN MET AND A MINERAL PATENT APPLIED FOR. A MINERAL SURVEY OF
THE MINING CLAIMS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS PART OF THE MINERAL PATENT
APPLICATION. FORM 3860-5 IS AN APPLICATION FOR THE SURVEYING BY A
CADASTRAL SURVEYOR. RESPONDENTS MAY RANGE FROM AN INDIVIDUAL TO A
MULTI-NATIONAL CORPORATION.
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.