## Filing Overview
**Filing Date**: 2023-05-30
**Type of Filing**: [[Filing Definitions#Form SD|Form SD]]
**Reporting Period**: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
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## Notes
- Rocket Lab USA, Inc. filed a **Conflict Minerals Report** (CMR) in compliance with **Rule 13p-1** under the Securities Exchange Act.
- The report covers the use of **Conflict Minerals** (3TG: tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold) in products manufactured or contracted for manufacture in 2022.
- Key findings:
- **347 smelters and refiners** identified in the supply chain.
- **47 smelters** sourced, or may have sourced, from the Covered Countries (DRC and adjoining countries).
- **35 of these smelters** were audited and recognized as conformant to the **Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP)**.
- Risk mitigation processes are in place for the **12 high-risk smelters** not yet conformant.
- Rocket Lab is committed to improving due diligence efforts by:
- Increasing supplier engagement and response quality.
- Encouraging sourcing from RMAP-conformant smelters.
- Strengthening internal systems to ensure responsible mineral sourcing.
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## Filing
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