APPLICATION IS USED TO ENABLE U.S.
COMPANIES TO VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPAT IN NEW PRODUCT 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 T PREPARE
"NEW PRODUCTS USA" LISTINGS IN COMMERICAL NEWS USA MAGAZINE AND VOA
BROADCASTS. ALSO USED 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.