RAILROAD INDUSTRY, MINING, EXTRACTIVE
INDUSTRY'. TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS TO BUREAU OF MINES
SURVEY FORMS THROUGH THE ASSISTANCE OF RAILROAD AGENTS INFORMATION
ON SHIPMENTS OF MINERALS AND MINERAL PRODUCTS INCLUDING THE
SHIPPER'S NAME AND LOCATION, CONSIGNEE AND DESTINATION, AND KIND OF
MATERIAL. THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THIS SURVEY IS USED TO
IMPROVE THE FRAMES OF THE BUREAU OF MINES SURVEYS. THE RESPONDENTS
ARE RAILROAD AGENTS HANDLING MINERAL PRODUCT
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.