THESE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE NEEDED IN
ORDER TO PROPERLY ASSESS THE EFFECT OF REMOVING THE MANUFACTURING
CLAUSE FROM THE COPYRIGHT LAW, AS REQUESTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON
WAYS AND MEANS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. THE
QUESTIONNAIRES WILL BE USED IN THE ASSESSMENT OF 1. THE EFFECT ON
EMPLOYMENT, 2. THE EFFECT ON IMPORTS AND EXPORTS, AND 3. THE
LONG-TERM EFFECT ON U.S. AND FOREIGN FIRMS.
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.