APPLICATION IS USED TO ENABLE U.S.
COMPANIES TO PARTICIPATE IN NEW PRODUCE INFORMATION SERVICE.
INFORMATION IS USED, FIRST, TO DETERMINE WHETHER APPLICANTS MEET
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION CRITERIA. IN ADDITION, THE FORM PROVIDES
VITAL DATA ON NEW PRODUCTS WHICH IS USED TO PREPARE "NEW PRODUCTS
USA" LISTINGS IN COMMERCIAL NEWS USA MAGAZINE AND RADIO SCRIPTS FOR
VOA BROADCASTS. THE FORM ALSO INCLUDES IMPORTANT DATA NEEDED FOR
PROGRAM EVALUATION PURPOSES
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.