2007 Economic Census Covering the Mining Sector

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form MI-21101 Report Forms for 2007 Economic Census Covering Mining Sector Form	New
AttC-list of shortforms_MinInds.xls Supplementary Document	2007-02-21
Supporting Statement - Part B021507.doc Supporting Statement B	0000-00-00
Supporting Statement - Part A02-15-07.doc Supporting Statement A	0000-00-00

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
178797	Report Forms for 2007 Economic Census Covering Mining Sector Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0939	ICR Reference No: 200702-0607-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2007 Economic Census Covering the Mining Sector
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/04/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/06/2007
Terms of Clearance: Within three weeks of receiving this Notice of Action, the Census Bureau shall upload to ROCIS representative samples of the 2007 Economic Census "cover letters" that will accompany the 2007 Economic Census forms. Prior to the commencement of the 2007 Economic Census report form mailings, the Census Bureau shall provide prominent links to a complete set of finalized 2007 Economic Census report forms, including instructions and information sheets, comparable to those provided for the 2002 Economic Census report forms. Prior to the commencement of the 2007 Economic Census report form mailings, the Census Bureau shall submit a nonmaterial/nonsubstantive change request via ROCIS that provides the appropriate burden hour estimates for the 2007 Economic Census in lieu of the one hour placeholder submitted with this request.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2008	12/31/2008
Responses	15,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The 2007 Economic Census Covering the Mining Sector (as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)) will measure the economic activity of approximately 25,000 mining establishments. The economic census, conducted under the authority of Title 13, United States Code, is the primary source of facts about the structure and functioning of the Nation's economy and feature unique industry and geographic detail. Economic census statistics serve as part of the framework for the national accounts and provide essential information for government, business, and the general public.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 131, 224 Name of Law: null
  

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:
	71 FR 56104	09/26/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 9728	03/05/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Report Forms for 2007 Economic Census Covering Mining Sector	MI-21271, MI-21301, MI-21302, MI-21351, MI-21352, MI-21208, MI-21209, MI-21102, MI-21101, MI-21171, MI-21201, MI-21202, MI-21203, MI-21204, MI-21205, MI-21206, MI-21207, MI-21210, MI-21211	Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction ,   Natural Gas Liquid Extraction ,   Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction ,   Coal Mining ,   Iron Ore Mining ,   Copper, Lead, Zinc, Gold, and Silver Ore Mining ,   Uranium-Radium-Vanadium Ore Mining ,   Miscellaneous Metal Ore Mining ,   Stone, Sand, and Gravel Mining or Quarrying ,   Clay, Ceramic, and Refractory Mineral Mining.pdf ,   Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining ,   Phosphate Rock Mining ,   Miscellaneous Chemical and Fertilizer Mineral Mining ,   Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Mining ,   Stone Mining and Quarrying, and Sand and Gravel Mining ,   Oil and Gas Field Services ,   Mineral Contract Services ,   Oil and Gas Field Services - Consolidated ,   Mineral Contract Services - Consolidated

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	15,000	0	0	15,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1	0	0	1	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: This collection is being submitted as new.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 03/06/2007

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