Disapproved
because of Bureau of Mine's failure to comply with existing terms
of clearance. As requested in the previous clearance, they should
justify the need for collecting the information on a monthly rather
than a bimonthly or quarterly basis. 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
10/01/1987
10/31/1987
0
0
5,098
0
0
5,098
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY ENABLES TH SECRETARY OF
THE INTERIOR TO MEET THE RESPONSIBILITIES MANDATED BY THE NATIONAL
MATERIALS AND MINERALS POLICY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT O 1980
(P.L. 96-479) AND TO INFORM THE CONGRESS OF DEVELOPMENTS IN THE
MINERALS INDUSTRIES INCLUDING POTENTIAL CRISES THEREIN. THE
INFORMATI IS PUBLISHED IN SEVERAL BUREAU OF MINES PUBLICATIONS FOR
USE BY PRIVAT ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE
RESPONDENTS ARE
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.