The Agency is
requested to include names and contact information for several
persons from outside the agency that were consulted on the burden
estimates and other aspects of this IC in the supporting statement
accompanying the next request for OMB approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2007
01/31/2007
01/31/2004
754
0
739
566
0
555
0
0
0
This form covers mine development,
exploration, and production of various commodities. The data
collected are critical for military and civilian planning and for
policy decisions related to the commodities covered. These data are
compiled into tables, which are annually. Respondents are nonfuel
mineral producers and exploration agencies.
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.