USGS Seeks Renewal for Mineral Production Data Collection Forms
Published Date: 4/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey wants to keep collecting info about mineral production to help with important research. They’re asking the public to share thoughts by May 14, 2026, but so far, no one has commented. This renewal won’t cost extra money but helps keep data flowing smoothly without adding extra paperwork.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Annual Mineral Production Reporting Burden
If you operate a U.S. nonfuel minerals business, the USGS requests that your firm voluntarily submit a Production Estimate once a year using USGS Forms 9-4042-A or 9-4124-A. The agency estimates 848 total respondents, each response takes about 15 minutes, and the collection accounts for 212 total burden hours annually.
Continued Mineral Data Publication
The information collected will be used to produce the Mineral Commodity Summaries, which provide annual mineral production data for government agencies, Congress, researchers, financial institutions, industry, and the general public. This collection supports continued publication of those annual estimates.
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