THESE DATA ARE USED BY BOTH THE OFFICE
OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AND THE
INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION TO MONITOR THE EFFECT OF IMPORTS ON
DOMESTIC PRODUCTION. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF BILATERAL AGREEMENTS
LIMITING IMPORTS OF APPAREL AND THESE DATA ARE NECESSARY TO MONITOR
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE AGREEMENTS.
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.