The Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (EARTH MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form SF424B ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS	Form	Modified	Available
Form SF 424A BUDGET INFORMATION - Non-Construction Programs	Form	Modified	Available
Form SF424 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424	Form	Modified	Available
Award Terms and Conditions	Form	Modified	Available
Budget Sheets	Form	Modified	Available
Published 30-Day 91 FR 40554 1028-0133 Earth MRI 20260702.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-02	Available
EO 14154.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-04	Available
Published 60-Day 91 FR 13051 1028-0133 Earth MRI 20260318.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-04	Available
Supporting Statement A - 1028-0133 - Earth MRI - 20260504.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-05-04	Available
EO13817.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-06-26	Available
FINAL NOFO G23AS00160.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-05-19	Available
Critical_Minerals_FederalStrategy_Final.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-05-19	Available
PLAW-117publ58.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-01-23	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
258015	Final Technical Report	Other-NOFO	Modified
258013	Monthly Progress Reports	Other-NOFO	Modified
258011	Application	Form	Modified	ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
258011	Application	Form	Modified	BUDGET INFORMATION - Non-Construction Programs
258011	Application	Form	Modified	Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
258011	Application	Form	Modified	Award Terms and Conditions
258011	Application	Form	Modified	Budget Sheets
258011	Application	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0133	ICR Reference No: 202604-1028-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202303-1028-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: Charlotte Riggs
Title: The Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (EARTH MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/06/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2026
Responses	125	84
Time Burden (Hours)	2,600	1,904
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI; https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/earth-mri) is a component of MRP and is a national effort to carry out the fundamental resources and mapping mission of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The goal of Earth MRI is to improve our knowledge of the geologic framework in the United States and to identify areas that may have the potential to contain critical mineral resources. Enhancement of our domestic mineral supply will decrease the Nation’s reliance on foreign sources of minerals fundamental to national security and the economy. USGS developed a new competitive cooperative agreement program with the State geological surveys to support mine waste activities authorized and funded by the BIL. State geological surveys apply for funds through an annual competitive agreement process. The Earth MRI Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements support three goals of the USGS-Earth MRI effort: 1) building a national mine waste inventory, 2) characterizing mine waste at sites across the nation, and 3) partnering with State geological surveys to plan Earth MRI data acquisition. Individual State projects last for up to two years.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 13817 Name/Subject of EO: Presidential Executive Order on a Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critica
   EO: EO 14154 Name/Subject of EO: Unleashing American Energy
   PL: Pub.L. 117 - 58 3684 Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
  

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:
	91 FR 13051	03/18/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 40554	07/02/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application	SF424, SF424B, SF 424A, n/a, n/a	Budget Sheets ,   Award Terms and Conditions ,   Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 ,   BUDGET INFORMATION - Non-Construction Programs ,   ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
Final Technical Report
Monthly Progress Reports

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	125	84	0	0	41	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,600	1,904	0	0	696	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $60,223

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: 07/06/2026

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