THE COLLECTION IS NEEDED TO PROVIDE
DATA ON MINERAL PRODUCTION FOR THE SECRETARY'S NEW YEAR REPORT. IT
IS USED AS AN ANNUAL PRODUCTION ESTIMATE. THE DATA ARE PUBLISHED BY
COMMODITY FOR USE BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, INDUSTRY, EDUCATION
PROGRAMS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE RESPONDENTS ARE PRODUCERS OF
FERROUS METALS, INDUSTRAL MINERALS AND NONFERROUS 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.