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.
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-
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.
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.