United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 2018_register executive 2018-02-16 article Notices D09002ee1c7ebb1dc D09002ee1c7ebb2ad United States Department of the Interior originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency United States Office of the Secretary originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency The United States is heavily reliant on imports of certain mineral commodities that are vital to the Nation's security and economic prosperity. This dependency of the United States on foreign sources creates a strategic vulnerability for both its economy and military to adverse foreign government action, natural disaster, and other events that can disrupt supply of these key minerals. Pursuant to Executive Order 13817 issued on December 20, 2017, "A Federal Strategy To Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals," the Secretary of the Interior presents a draft list of 35 mineral commodities deemed critical under the definition provided in the Executive Order. Specifically, an analysis using multiple criteria identified 35 minerals or mineral material groups that are currently considered critical. These include: Aluminum (bauxite), antimony, arsenic, barite, beryllium, bismuth, cesium, chromium, cobalt, fluorspar, gallium, germanium, graphite (natural), hafnium, helium, indium, lithium, magnesium, manganese, niobium, platinum group metals, potash, rare earth elements group, rhenium, rubidium, scandium, strontium, tantalum, tellurium, tin, titanium, tungsten, uranium, vanadium, and zirconium. These commodities merit consideration in furthering the policy of the Federal Government to reduce the Nation's vulnerability for the security and prosperity of the United States. A summary report describing the methodologies and data sources used to develop the draft critical minerals list may be accessed at https:// doi.org/10.3133/ofr20181021. The Department of the Interior (DOI) seeks comments addressing the following topics: The make-up of the draft list and the rationale associated with potential additions or subtractions to the draft list. 83 FR 7065 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-02-16/2018-03219 2018-03219 fr16fe18-72 4334-63-P 178D0102DM, DS6CS00000, DLSN00000.000000, DX.6CS25 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-02-16/2018-03219 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-02-16/html/2018-03219.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-02-16/pdf/2018-03219.pdf 4 p. 7065 7068 83 FR 7065 Draft List of Critical Minerals; Federal Register Vol. 83, Issue NOTICE 2018-03219 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary 2018-03-19 178D0102DM, DS6CS00000, DLSN00000.000000, DX.6CS25 4334-63-P 2018-03219 Notice.

The United States is heavily reliant on imports of certain mineral commodities that are vital to the Nation's security and economic prosperity. This dependency of the United States on foreign sources creates a strategic vulnerability for both its economy and military to adverse foreign government action, natural disaster, and other events that can disrupt supply of these key minerals. Pursuant to Executive Order 13817 issued on December 20, 2017, "A Federal Strategy To Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals," the Secretary of the Interior presents a draft list of 35 mineral commodities deemed critical under the definition provided in the Executive Order. Specifically, an analysis using multiple criteria identified 35 minerals or mineral material groups that are currently considered critical. These include: Aluminum (bauxite), antimony, arsenic, barite, beryllium, bismuth, cesium, chromium, cobalt, fluorspar, gallium, germanium, graphite (natural), hafnium, helium, indium, lithium, magnesium, manganese, niobium, platinum group metals, potash, rare earth elements group, rhenium, rubidium, scandium, strontium, tantalum, tellurium, tin, titanium, tungsten, uranium, vanadium, and zirconium. These commodities merit consideration in furthering the policy of the Federal Government to reduce the Nation's vulnerability for the security and prosperity of the United States. A summary report describing the methodologies and data sources used to develop the draft critical minerals list may be accessed at https:// doi.org/10.3133/ofr20181021. The Department of the Interior (DOI) seeks comments addressing the following topics: The make-up of the draft list and the rationale associated with potential additions or subtractions to the draft list.

To ensure consideration, written comments must be submitted before March 19, 2018. Ryan Nichols, (202) 208-7250, ryan_nichols@ios.doi.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800- 877-8339 to contact Mr. Nichols during normal business hours. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with this individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. Normal business hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays. Draft List of Critical Minerals , ryan_nichols@ios.doi.gov http://www.regulations.gov https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20181021 Vol. 83, no. 33 Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration 2018-02-16 continuing daily deposited born digital 167 p. Table of Contents: AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: KF70.A2 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-02-16 P0b002ee1987954b8 0097-6326 0042-1219 0364-1406 769-004-00000-9 000582072 f:fr16fe18 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-02-16 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-02-16/pdf/FR-2018-02-16.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-02-16/xml/FR-2018-02-16.xml fdlp 6949 7106 DGPO 2018-02-16 2024-06-01 FR-2018-02-16 machine generated eng FR FR-2018-02-16 83 33