THIS REPORT PROVIDES INFORMATION ON
THE PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC RUBBER AND THE SUPPLY OF NATURAL
RUBBER. GOVERNMENT ANALYSTS USE THESE DATA TO DETERMINE SUPPLIES OF
RUBBER, AND IMPORTANT PRODUCT FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE. INDUSTRY
ANALYSTS USE THESE DATA TO MONITOR SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION OF
RUBBER, MARKET SHARE, AND FOREIGN TRADE.
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.