THE DATA ARE NEEDED TO FILL A GAP IN
METALLURGICAL DATA AND TO SUPPLY GUIDANCE TREN FOR THE GOVERNMENT
AND THE MINERALS INDUSTRY. THE DATA OBTAINED WILL PUBLISHED AS A
CHAPTER IN MINING AND QUARRYING TRENDS, AS AN ADVANCED MINERALS
INDUSTRY SURVEY AND FOR THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF FROTH FLOTATION
SPONSORED BY THE AIME. TH RESPONDENTS ARE MINING OPERATIONS WITH AN
ASSOCIATED MILL THAT USES THE FROTH FLOTATION PROCESS.
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.