Mining Communications

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1028-NEW Mining Communications 30-day FRN published.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-10-26	Available
Science communication strategies GC mining_PTA.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-09-05	Repair queued
1028-NEW Mining Communications Supporting Statement A (ver 2) - JP KM.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2023-09-14	Available
STATUTE-84-Pg1876.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-08-28	Available
COMPS-1719 Fed Land Policy.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-08-28	Available
1028-NEW Mining Communications 2023-12808.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-07-06	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
261885	GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT- State	Other-Questionnaire	New
261884	GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE - Industry	Other-Questionnaire	New
261883	GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT- General Public	Other-Questionnaire	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202307-1028-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: Rudy Schuster
Title: Mining Communications
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/26/2023

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	11	0
Time Burden (Hours)	9	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Social and Economic Analysis (SEA) Branch in the Fort Collins Science Center is submitting a notice of information collection to the Federal Register to conduct interviews on the topic of science communication. This research will advance USGS capability by documenting the efficacy of existing mining-related science communication efforts to partners and advance USGS knowledge and use of communication methods to deliver actionable science to non-science audiences in the future. Approximately 20 interviews will be conducted with USGS partners and members of the public in the Grand Canyon watershed.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 1701-1782 Name of Law: Federal Land Policy and Management Act
   PL: Pub.L. 91 - 631 719 Name of Law: Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 39271	06/15/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 73615	10/26/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE - Industry
GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT- General Public
GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT- State

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	11	0	0	11	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9	0	0	9	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: New collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $8,957

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 10/26/2023

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