SECTION 314 OF THE FEDERAL LAND POLICY
AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1976 (43 USC 1744) REQUIRES THAT ALL MINING
CLAIMS AND SITES BE RECORDED WITH T BUREAU AND THAT EACH YEAR THE
OWNER OF THE CLAIM OR SITE MUST FILE PROOF OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
WORK OR A NOTICE OF INTENT TO HOLD THE CLAI OR SITE. THESE
REGULATIONS PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES AND METHODS FOR THE RECORDATION
AND ADJUDICATION OF CLAIMS AND SITES UNDER THE ACT.
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.