Industries that produce and consume industrial minerals use the 40 forms to report production, consumption, stocks, and receipts of industrial mineral commodities (including phosphate rock, sulfur, cement, stone, sand and gravel, etc.). We compile these data into tables, which are published monthly, quarterly, semiannually, and annually. The data collected is used for military and civilian planning, and Federal policy and economic decisions related to the commodities covered.
PL:
Pub.L. 96 - 479 5
Name of Law: National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980
US Code:
50 USC 98 et seq.
Name of Law: Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act
PL:
Pub.L. 81 - 774 23
Name of Law: Defense Production Act
PL:
Pub.L. 91 - 631 2
Name of Law: National Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970
We estimate that there will be 20,053 responses totaling 14,006 burden hours. This is a net decrease of 202 responses and a net increase of 212 burden hours from our previous request of 20,255 responses and 13,794 burden hours. We are reporting a decrease of 20 responses and a decrease of 13 burden hours as a program change from the removal of forms 9-4002-A and 9-4019-A. We are also reporting a decrease of 182 responses and an increase of 225 burden hours as an adjustment. This adjustment in estimated resources and corresponding burden hours is based upon our experience in administering this program over the last 3 years.
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.