TRADE SPECIALISTS PROMOTE THE USE OF
THE U.S FLAG CARRIERS THROUGH INTERVIEWS WITH IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS,
TRADE ASSICIATIONS, AND OTHER CONTROLLING THE ROUTING OF OCEAN
FREIGHT. TRADE SPECIALISTS USED THE MA-740 TO RECORD INFORMATION
GATHERED DURING THE INTERVIEW. THIS INFORMATION BECOMES PART OF A
DATA BASE, WHICH IS USED TO PROVIDE MARKET INFORMATION TO U.S. FLAG
CARRIERS. THE PROMOTION PROGRAM IS AUTHORIZED BY SEC. 212(A) AND
(B) OF THE MERCHANT MARINE
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.