In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2021
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2018
3,647
0
4,252
2,636
0
3,212
0
0
0
These 27 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:
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
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
We estimate that there will be 3,647 annual responses totaling 2,636 burden hours. This is a net decrease of 605 responses and 576 burden hours from our previous request of 4,252 responses and 3,212 burden hours. The difference represents an adjustment in estimated resources and corresponding burden hours based upon mergers, closures, and 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.
Form C88 Scandium
1028-0053 30-day Nonferrous metals 2018-05-30.pdf
1028-0053 SS-A Nonferrous Metals 2018-05-08.docx
Appendix 2015-03-09.doc
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