Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 9-4000-A Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement Form and Instruction	Modified
SS Part_B_r2.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-01-24
SS Part_A_r2.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-01-24
laws & other good stuff.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-01-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
11217	Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0060	ICR Reference No: 200701-1028-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200312-1028-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: 1028-0060
Title: Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/14/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/29/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2007
Responses	617	0	754
Time Burden (Hours)	463	0	566
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 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 published annually. Respondents are non-fuel mineral producers and exploration companies.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 91 - 631 0 Name of Law: National Mining and Mineral Policy Act 1970
   PL: Pub.L. 96 - 479 0 Name of Law: National Materials and Minerals Policy Research and Development Act 198-
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 51208	08/29/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 4022	01/29/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement	9-4000-A	Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	617	754	0	0	-137	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	463	566	0	0	-103	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Owing to fluctuations in number of respondents, 463 burden hours are currently requested on this submission, resulting in a net downward adjustment of 103 burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $21,745

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 01/29/2007

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