USGS Quietly Renews Mineral Production Data Gathering Without Any Fanfare
Published Date: 1/23/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey wants to keep collecting info about mineral production without changing anything. This affects businesses and people who provide data to the USGS, and they’re asking for your thoughts by March 24, 2026. No new costs or big changes, just a smooth renewal to keep things running on time and easy.
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USGS Mineral Data Collection Renewal
If you run a business that reports nonfuel mineral production, the U.S. Geological Survey proposes to renew its Production Estimate information collection without change. The renewal covers OMB Control Number 1028-0065 using USGS Forms 9-4042-A and 9-4124-A, affects 848 annual respondents, takes about 15 minutes per response, and totals about 212 burden hours per year; comments are due by March 24, 2026.
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