Federal Register #USGS-2025-0171

USGS Requests Public Comment on Annual Mineral Production Information Collection

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is inviting public comment on the renewal of its annual mineral production information collection: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior - Purpose and Scope: - Seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the annual information collection from U.S. nonfuel minerals consumers - Data supports annual government reports and the Mineral Commodity Summaries - Respondent Details: - Estimated 848 voluntary respondents each year - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for public comment on an information collection - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement of goods or services - Unique Requirements: - Public input is requested on the collection's necessity, accuracy, and suggestions for improvement - The collection is voluntary and conducted annually

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) proposes to renew an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection gathers data on mineral production for annual reports published by commodity, which are used by government agencies, educational institutions, research organizations, and the general public. The information supports the Mineral Commodity Summaries, providing preliminary estimates covering the previous year's nonfuel mineral industry. Public comments are requested to assess the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection.

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