Disposal of Mineral Materials

OMB Control No: 0596-0081	ICR Reference No: 202304-0596-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202012-0596-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Disposal of Mineral Materials
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/31/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2024
Responses	2,722	2,617
Time Burden (Hours)	7,040	6,543
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The information to be collected is necessary to comply with Forest Service regulations and to ensure the protection of National Forest System lands during the disposal of mineral materials. This incorporates the Secretary of Agriculture statutory authority per 16 U.S.C.470aaa–3 (section 6304), and as detailed in 36 CFR 291, to allow permitted research and collection of paleontological resources utilized under this collection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 520 Name of Law: Act of March 4, 1917    US Code: 16 USC 521a Name of Law: Act of September 2, 1958    US Code: 30 USC 181    US Code: 30 USC 351    PL: Pub.L. 86 - 509 2 Name of Law: Act of June 11, 1960    Statute at Large: 74 Stat. 205 Name of Statute: An Act to enact the provisions of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1959 with certain amendments.    US Code: 30 USC 601-604, 611-615 Name of Law: Multiple Use Mining Act of 1955    US Code: 16 USC 470aaa-3 Name of Law: Collection of paleontological resources    Statute at Large: 36 Stat. 961 Name of Statute: Weeks Act of 1911

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:
	87 FR 60366	10/05/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 68094	10/03/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title Form No. Form Name Authorization to Conduct Paleontological Resources Research or Collection FS-2800-22B Authorization to Conduct Paleontological Resources Research or Collection Contract for Sale of Mineral Materials FS-2800-9 Contract for Sale of Mineral Materials FS–2800–22A application. FS-2800-22A Application for Paleontological Resources Research or Collection Paleontological Locality Report Form FS-2800-22C Paleontological Locality Report Form Paleontological Specimen Curation Form FS-2800-22D Paleontological Specimen Curation Form

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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	2,722	2,617	0	105	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,040	6,543	0	497	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: The increase to burden hours was due to four instruments being added.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $274,932

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

Agency Contact: Sandra Dueck 530 601-7766 [email protected]

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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: 10/31/2023

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