Respondents to this form supply the USGS with domestic consumption data for 12 metals and ferroalloys, some of which are considered strategic and critical to assist in determining stockpile goals. These data and derived information will be published as chapters in Minerals Yearbooks, monthly Mineral Industry Surveys, annual Mineral Commodity Summaries, and special publications, for use by Government agencies, industry, education programs, and the general public.
PL:
Pub.L. 91 - 631 00
Name of Law: National Mining & Minerals Policy Act of 1970
PL:
Pub.L. 96 - 479 00
Name of Law: National Materials & Minerals Policy, Reserach & Development Act of 1980
US Code:
50 USC 98 et seq
Name of Law: Strategic & Critical Materials Stock Piling act
PL:
Pub.L. 81 - 774 00
Name of Law: Defense Production Act
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