TITLE 43 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS GROUPS 3700 & 3800 PROVIDE PROCEDURES WHEREBY MINING CLAIMANTS EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS GRANTED BY T GENERAL MINING LAWS. THE INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS ARE NEED TO ALLOW THE BUREAU TO PROCESS BONDS LOCATION NOTICES, AFFIDAVITS OF ASSESSMENT WORK, MINERAL PATENT APPLICATIONS, AND TO INITIATE MINERAL CONTEST ACTIONS.
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.