These 30 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. Respondents use these forms to supply the USGS with domestic production and consumption data of nonferrous and related nonfuel mineral commodities, some of which are considered strategic and critical. This information will be published as chapters in Minerals Yearbook, monthly Mineral Industry Surveys, annual Mineral Commodity Summaries, and special publications, for use by Government agencies, industry, education programs, and the general public.
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
US Code:
50 USC 98 et seq.
Name of Law: Strategic and Critical Stock Piling Act
We estimate that there will be 4,971 responses totaling 3,683 burden hours. This is a net decrease of 368 responses and 290 burden hours from our previous request of 5,339 responses and 3,973 burden hours.
We are reporting a decrease of 97 responses and 44 burden hours as a program change. This results from the addition of one new form and the removal of two forms:
 New Form 9-4128-A (Scandium) increase of 10 responses and 10 burden hours.
 Removal of Form 9-4054-M (Aluminum)  decrease of 96 responses and 48 burden hours.
 Removal of Form 9-4061-A (Cadmium)  decrease of 11 responses and 6 burden hours.
We are also reporting a decrease of 271 responses and 246 burden hours as an adjustment. This adjustment is 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 above.
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.
Form 9-4128-A Scandium
Published 30 Day FRN.pdf
1028-0053_Appendix_A_02.13.2012.doc
Scandium