This form covers mine development, exploration, and production of various commodities. The data collected are critical for military and civilian planning and for policy decisions related to the commodities covered. These data are compiled into tables, which are published annually. Respondents are non-fuel mineral producers and exploration companies.
US Code:
30 USC 1601 et seg
Name of Law: National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980 (30 USC 1601)
US Code:
30 USC 21 (a)
Name of Law: National Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970
We estimate that there will be 324 responses totaling 243 burden hours. This is a net decrease of 563 responses and 423 burden hours from our previous request of 887 responses and 666 burden hours. The difference represents an adjustment in estimated resources and corresponding burden hours based upon our experience in administering this program over the last 3 years. We estimate that there will be no responses from the State, Local or Tribal Government sector. This is a net decrease of 9 responses and 7 burden hours from our previous request.
The Minerals Information System database stores data for this canvass as reported by operations. The source of the AMIS data may be directly from operations canvassed for this form (USGS Form 9-4000-A) or, more commonly, from data already reported on canvass forms associated with other USGS information collections. Responses and burden hours associated with AMIS data reported from the latter source should not have been included for this information collection because they were already included as part of their respective information collections and they have been removed to eliminate duplication which also reduces the burden hours.
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 9-4000-A Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement (State, Local, or Tribal Government)
G04Proprietary Statement 2016-06-29.pdf
1028-0060 SS-A Mine development 2016-06-20.docx
Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement (State, Local, or Tribal Government)