EACH MANUFACTURER ENGAGED IN SMELTING
OR REFINING MUST FILE AN ANNUAL STATEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL
DIRECTOR, REGULATORY AUDIT, SHOWING ANY MATERIAL CHANGE IN THE
CHARACTER OF THE METAL-BEARING MATERIALS SMELTE OR REFINED, OR
CHANGES IN THE METHOD OF SMELTING OR REFINING. ALSO, THE RECORDS
MUST SHOW THE RECEIPT AND DISPOSITION OF EACH SHIPMENT.
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.