THE BUREAU NEEDS ACCESS TO MINERAL
INDUSTRY WATER DATA BY INDIVIDUAL MINES IN ORDER TO CORRELATE THESE
FINDINGS WITH OTHER DATA ON MINE CHARACTERISTICS. THESE DATA WILL
ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL SHORTAGES, IN DETERMINING MINING
AND PROCESSING COSTS FOR PROBLEM AREA AND IN DETERMINING SOLUTIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION
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).
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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.