SECTION 314 OF THE FEDERAL LAND POLICY
AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1976 (43 USC 1744) REQUIRES THAT ALL MINING
CLAIMS AND SITES BE RECORDED WITH THE BUREAU AND THAT EACH YEAR
THEREAFTER, THE OWNER OF THE CLAIM OR SITE MUST FILE EITHER A PROOF
OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT WORK OR A NOTICE OF INTENT TO HOLD FOR TH
CLAIM OR SITE. RESPONDENTS MAY RANGE FROM AN INDIVIDUAL TO A
MULTI-NATIONAL CORPORATION.
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.