# Federal Register #2026-20829

USGS seeks comments on annual mineral-consumption data collection

**Buyer:** U.S. Geological Survey
**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Respond By:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-20829

The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking public comment on renewing its annual Consolidated Consumers Report information collection.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); no sub-agency or office is specified.
- **Purpose:** Collect domestic consumption data from U.S. nonfuel minerals consumers for 12 metals and ferroalloys to help determine Defense National Stockpile goals.
- **Collection details:** Participation is voluntary and the collection is conducted annually. USGS estimates 251 respondents, 1,373 responses, an average of 45 minutes per response, and 1,030 total annual burden hours.
- **Use of information:** Data support USGS publications, including Minerals Yearbooks, Mineral Industry Surveys, Mineral Commodity Summaries, and special publications.
- **Procurement scope:** This is a request for public comment on an information collection, not a solicitation or award. No products, services, OEMs, vendors, or contract value are identified.

### Description

The U.S. Geological Survey proposes to renew without change its Consolidated Consumers Report information collection. Respondents provide domestic consumption data for 12 metals and ferroalloys to support determining Defense National Stockpile goals. The data and derived information are published in USGS minerals publications and other materials for government agencies, industry education programs, and the public. The notice requests comments by November 12, 2026.

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