The collection of this information is required by the CTBT, and will provide the CTBT Technical Secretariat with geographic locations of sites where chemical explosions greater than 300 tons TNT-equivalent have occurred or will occur in the next calendar. Respondents to the information collection request are U.S. nonfuel minerals producers.
US Code:
50 USC 2061
Name of Law: Defense Production Act of 1950
PL:
Pub.L. 96 - 479 1811
Name of Law: National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980
We estimate that there will be 2,100 responses totaling 525 burden hours. This is a net decrease of 900 responses and 225 burden hours from our previous request of 3,000 responses and 750 burden hours.
The difference represents an adjustment where we fine-tuned the number of respondents based on our experience in administering this collection along with the types of respondent feedback, discussions, and interactions as described in our answer to ITEM 8 in Part A of our Supporting Statement.
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.