UNDER SECTION 332 OF THE TARIFF ACT OF
1930, THE USITC HAS RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE FACT-FINDING REPORTS
ON ISSUES AFFECTING U.S TRADE POSITION. DATA COLLECTED THROUGH
QUESTIONNAIRES HAS BEEN REQUESTED BY THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRADE OF
THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES.
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.