[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 107 (Wednesday, June 4, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32363-32364]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-12853]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

United States Mint


Information Collection Request

AGENCY: United States Mint, Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: This document announces an extension of the time period for 
submitting comments on the notice, published on April 10, 2014, 
regarding factors identified as a result of the bureau's research and 
development efforts on alternative metals for circulating United States 
coinage.
    The comment period is extended to Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The 
United States Mint is seeking input on specific factors the United 
States Mint identified in its Alternatives Metal Study submitted to 
Congress in December 2012. This study is available at the following Web 
site: http://www.usmint.gov/about--the--mint/PDFs/United--States--
Mint--Report--2012--Biennial--Report--to--the--Congress--on--the--
Current--Status--of--Coin--

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Production--Costs--and--Analysis--of--Alternative--Content--December--
2012.pdf, These factors include changes in weight, color, 
electromagnetic signature, environmental impact, and transition/
implementation period.

DATES: The comment period for the notice regarding factors identified 
in the United States Mint's Alternative Metals Study published April 
10, 2014 (79 FR 19971) is extended to June 24, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments to 
[email protected]. Submit all written comments 
to Coin Stakeholders Response; Office of Coin Studies; United States 
Mint; 801 9th Street NW., Washington, DC 20220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 10, 2014, the United States Mint 
published a request for comment in the Federal Register (79 FR 19971). 
The notice requested comment from coin industry stakeholders no later 
than 60 days from publication, June 10, 2014, regarding the following 
specific factors:
    Costs to convert to circulating coins composed of alternative 
metals given the following possible changes to coins:
    [cir] Weight
    [cir] Electromagnetic signature
    [cir] Visual changes, such as color and relief
     Transition time needed to introduce a circulating coin 
composed of an alternative metal
     Comments on how best to inform and educate both affected 
industries and the public on changes to circulating coins
     Environmental impact from the use of circulating coins 
composed of alternative metals
     Other issues of importance not identified above
    The National Armored Carriers Association (NACA) requested the 
United States Mint extend the comment period by 60 days. NACA stated 
that the additional time is necessary to provide an appropriate and 
comprehensive response.
    Based on the NACA's request, the United States Mint believes that 
extending the comment period to allow additional time for coin industry 
stakeholders to submit comments is appropriate. Therefore, the United 
States Mint is extending the comment period until Tuesday, June 24, 
2014, to provide stakeholders additional time to prepare and submit 
comments and will consider any comments received by that date.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Coin Studies by calling 202-
354-6600.

    Authority: Public Law 111-302, section 2(a)(2) & (b)(3); 31 
U.S.C. 5112(p)(3)(A)

    Dated: May 29, 2014.
Richard A. Peterson,
Deputy Director, United States Mint.
[FR Doc. 2014-12853 Filed 6-3-14; 8:45 am]
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