1525-0013__Renewal_Justification_2011-09-01-REV

November 8, 2011

SUPPORTING STATEMENT

UNITED STATES MINT

Application for Intellectual Property Use

1525-0013

A. JUSTIFICATION

A1. CIRCUMSTANCES NECESSITATING COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

This request if to extend currently approved United States Mint information collection request 1525-0013 (United States Mint Form 3045) necessary for ensuring proper use of United States Mint trademark and copyright material for non-product and commercial products. The statutes and regulations for this information collection are covered under 31 CFR Part 92 and other Acts of Congress and programs legislated by Congress in support of civic, philanthropic, and national organizations authorizing the sale of United States Mint products, commemorative coins and medals.

A2. USE OF DATA

The United States Mint, Sales and Marketing Department receive United States Mint Forms 3045 through electronic mail, fax or United States Post Office mail. Application form posted on the United States Mint internet website on a non-interactive webpage, containing a link to access the application form that requesters will print out for mailing, electronic mail, or faxing to the Sales and Marketing Department. Submission of application form is by individual applicants or sole proprietors of business.

The purpose of this information collection is to review and process applications for permission to use and receive license to use United States Mint trademarks, copyrighted materials and other United States Mint controlled products.

A3. USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO REDUCE BURDEN

Currently there is no direct upload for collection of information through the United States Mint internet website.

A4. EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY DUPLICATION

This information collection addresses United States Mint products and does not duplicate other agencies/organizations efforts.

A5. METHODS TO MINIMIZE BURDEN ON SMALL BUSINESSES OR OTHER SMALL ENTITIES

This information collection is voluntary and with no significant impact on small businesses or small entities.

A6. CONSEQUENCES OF LESS FREQUENT COLLECTION ON FEDERAL PROGRAMS OR POLICY ACTIVITIES

The unlawful and unauthorized use of United States Mint intellectual property, trademark, and copy right materials of products for commercial use would be of consequence to United States Mint activities.

A7. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING DATA COLLECTION TO BE INCONSISENT WITH GUIDELINES IN 5 CFR 1320.6

No special circumstances require the collection to be conducted in a manner inconsistent with the guidelines of 5 CFR 1320.6.

A8. CONSULTATION WITH INDIVIDUALS OUTSIDE OF THE AGENCY ON AVAILABILITY OF DATA, FREQUESNTCY OF COLLECTION, CLARITY OF INSTRUCTINS AND FORMS, AND DATA ELEMENTS

The United States Mint published a 60-day Federal Register Notice on September 8, 2011 as required by 5 CFR 1320.8(d) for public review and comment. No comments received.

A9. EXPLANATIN OF DECISION TO PROVIDE PAYMENT OR GIFT TO RESPONDENTS

No gifts or payments to respondents.

A10. ASSURANCE OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF RESPONSES

Privacy Impact Assessment completed and posted on agency internet web site.

A11. JUSTIFICATION OF SENSITIVE QUESTIONS

Information is maintained in secured environment with limited access to authorized individuals to perform review and processing of applications.

A12. ESTIMATED BURDEN OF INFORMATION COLLECTION

Applications	Estimated Respondents	Estimated Burden Hours
Application for Intellectual Property Use	113	113 respondents averaging 45 minutes per response = 84 hours
TOTALS	113	84

A13. ESTIMATED TOTLE ANNUAL COST BURDERN TO RESPONDENTS

Cost burden to respondents is minimal; it includes the cost of postage for applications mailed to the United States Mint for review and processing.

A14. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED COST TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Cost to federal government is minimal; it includes the cost for posting information on the United States Mint Internet web site.

A15. REASONS FOR CHANGE IN BURDEN

Mint Form 3044, “Application for Commercial Product License”, is no longer used; resulting in a decrease in estimated respondents and burden hours due to agency discretion.

A16. PLANS FOR TABULATION, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND PUBLICATION

Information from data collections will not be published for statistical purposes.

A17. REASONS WHY DISPLAYING THE OMB EXPIRATION DATE IS INAPPROPRIATE

Not seeking approval not to display OMB approval information.

A18 EXCEPTIONS TO THE CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FOR OMB ICR (PREVIOUSLY OMB FORM 83-I)

There are no exceptions for certifications.

B. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION EMPLOYINGY STATISTICAL METHODS.

Not employing statistical methods for this information collection request.