THE DATA ARE NEEDED TO FILL A GAP IN
METALLURGICAL DATA AND TO SUPPLY GUIDANCE TRENDS FOR THE GOVERNMENT
AND THE MINERALS INDUSTRY. THE DAT OBTAINED WILL BE PUBLISHED AS A
CHAPTER IN MINING AND QUARRY TRENDS, AS AN ADVANCED MINERALS
INDUSTRY SURVEY, AND FOR THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY FROTH FLOTATION
SPONSORED BY THE AIME. THE RESPONDENTS ARE MINING OPERATIONS WITH
AN ASSOCIATED MILL THAT USES THE FROTH FLOTATION
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.