THE BUREAU OF
MINES SHOULD REVIEW THE NEED FOR COLLECTING THIS INFORMATION ON A
MONTHLY BASIS. WHEN THIS FORM REQUIRES RENEWED CLEARANCE THE BUREAU
SHOULD DEMONSTRATE WHY QUARTERLY AND BIMONTHLY REPORTING WOULD NOT
BE SUFFICIENT. STATING THAT THE BUREAU ISSUES MONTHLY REPORTS DOES
NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE JUSTIFICATION AS REQUIRED BY 5 CFR
1320.6.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1987
10/31/1987
5,098
0
0
5,098
0
0
0
0
0
THE DATA ARE NEEDED TO SUPPLY GUIDANCE
TRENDS FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND THE MINERALS INDUSTRY. THE DATA
OBTAINED WILL BE PUBLISHED AS A CHAPTER IN THE BUREAU OF MINES
MINERALS YEARBOOK. THE RESPONDENTS A CONSUMING OPERATIONS THAT
CONSUME FERROUS METALS.
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.