This information
collection is disapproved because of the monthly data collections
that do not have adequate justification, pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.6.
Stating that industry maintains the information in a monthly format
is not adequate justification, as the firm can easily aggregate the
monthly data to quarterly. When BOM resubmits this clearance
package, they should address the following questions: -Why is it
necessary to collect data on Portland and Masonry Cement, Lime,
Sulfur, and Marketable Phosphate Rock on a monthly basis? -Have any
of the minerals from these 39 forms been declared strategi by FEMA?
If so, which ones and why? -Why does BOM do separate annual surveys
of many of these minerals, rather than aggregating the monthly or
quarterly data they now receive? -Who uses this data and for what?
Do any industry associations or private groups collect similar
information?
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/13/1988
03/31/1988
0
0
16,648
0
0
11,172
0
0
0
THE SURVEY ENABLES THE SECRETARY OF
THE INTERIOR TO MEET THE RESPONSIBILITIES MANDATED BY THE NATIONAL
MATERIALS AND MINERALS POLICY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1980
(P.L. 96-479) AND TO INFORM THE CONGRESS OF DEVELOPMENTS I THE
MINERALS INDUSTRIES INCLUDING POTENTIAL CRISES THEREIN. THE
INFORMATION IS PUBLISHED IN SEVERAL BUREAU OF MINES PUBLICATIONS
FOR USE BY PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
THE
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.