These 31 forms, covering production,
consumption, stocks, and receipts of nonferrous metals commodities,
are critical to the metals data collection effort, and are used for
military and civilian planning and Federal policy and economic
decisions related to the commodities covered in this collection
request. These data are compiled into tables, which are published
monthly.
US Code:
42 USC 6901 et seq. Name of Law: National Materials and
Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980
US Code:
30 USC 1601 et seq. Name of Law: The National Minerals and
Policies Act of 1970
US Code:
50 USC 2061 et seq Name of Law: Defense Production Act
We estimate that there will be
5,339 responses totaling 3,973 burden hours. This is a net decrease
of 689 responses and 89 burden hours from our previous request of
6,028 responses and 4,062 burden hours. This adjustment is based on
our experience in administering this collection and feedback from
our outreach, for completing several forms.
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.