The collection of this information is
required by the CTBT, and will provide the CTBT Technical
Secretariat with geographic locations of sites where chemical
explosions greater than 300 tons TNT-equivalent have occurred or
will occur in the next calendar. Respondents to the information
collection request are largely U.S. nonfuel minerals
producers.
US Code:
50
USC 2061 Name of Law: Defense Production Act of 1950
PL:
Pub.L. 96 - 479 1811 Name of Law: National Materials and
Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980
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.