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.