THIS SURVEY ENABLES THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR TO MEET THE RESPONSIBILITIES MANDATED BY THE NATIONAL MATERIA AND MINERALS POLICY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1980 (P.L. 96-479 AND TO INFORM THE CONGRESS OF DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MINERALS INDUSTRIES INCLUDING POTENTIAL CRISES THEREIN. THE INFORMATION IS PUBLISHED IN SEVERAL BUREAU OF MINES PUBLICATIONS FOR USE BY PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE RESPONDENTS ARE NONFUEL MINERALS
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;
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