The "Business
Confidential Data Request" is approved through March 198 to enable
the Department to process Trade Adjustment Assistance cases
occuring prior to December 19, 1985. If the TAA program is renewed,
D should submit a new package that reflects the new expiration date
of a any pertinent changes to the program. Since the projected
burden increase for FY 1986 will not occur until after the
expiration of the current program, the 800 hour increase has not
been included in the burden total for this package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1986
03/31/1986
12/31/1985
1,000
0
1,000
2,000
0
2,000
0
0
0
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE TRADE
ACT OF 1974 AS AMENDED REQUIRE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE BUSINESS
CONFIDENTIAL DATA IN ORDER TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS AS TO WHETHER
IMPORT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO WORKER SEPARATION. THE SECRETARY OF
LABOR'S DETERMINATIONS DECIDE IF PETITIONING WORKERS ARE ELIGIBLE
TO APPLY FOR WORKER ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE.
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.