Approved for one year on the following conditions: For Section 201 cases -- The ITC should routinely request producers to provide information on new investments that companies plan to undertake during the relief period, including a short description of each proposed project and an explanation of how it will enhance company competitiveness, along with its estimated cost. Data should be collected to show the probable source of financing of new investments (i.e., retained earnings, cash flow or debt). For Section 203 cases -- Similar information on producer plans to use the incremental relief period should be requested. Additionally, the ITC should request producers to provide data showing the extent to which investments planned at the time of Section 201 relief have actually been implemented.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1984
09/30/1984
09/30/1983
4,600
0
5,700
75,000
0
94,000
0
0
0
PURSUANT TO THE TARIFF ACT OF 1930, THE TRADE ACT OF 1974, AND THE AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT, THE U.S.I.T.C. MAKES DETERMINATIONS WHETHER OR NOT IMPORTS ARE CAUSING INJURY TO DOMESTIC INDUSTRIES. DATA FROM QUESTIONNAIRES SENT TO PRODUCERS, IMPORTERS AND PURCHASERS OF PRODUCTS UNDER INVESTIGATION FORM PART OF THE STATISTICAL BASE FOR SUCH DETERMINATIONS.
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.