In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved until 12/2015, which is the date requested by the agency for the expiration of this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2013
205
0
234
1,460
0
1,531
0
0
0
EIA's Uranium Data Program collects basic data necessary to meet EIA's legislative mandates as well as the needs of EIA's public and private customers. Data collected include uraniam exploration, reserves, production, processing, and marketing. The data are used for analyses and publications. Respondents include firms and individuals that comprise the U.S. uranium industry.
Respondent burden decreased due to decrease in the size of the frames being surveyed. The EIA-851A frame decreased by 25 annual responses, the EIA-851Q decreased by 8 annual responses, while the EIA-858 increased by 4 annual responses. This is detailed in the supporting statement section A.15.
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.