PURSUANT TO SECTION 332 OF THE TARIFF
ACT OF 1930, THE USITC IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY PROVIDE CURRENT
STATISTICAL INFORMATION ON THE BROOM INDUSTRY TO THE PRESIDENT.
THESE DATA ARE TO MONITOR THE IMPACT OF IMPORTS ON THE INDUSTRY
AND/OR TO ASSESS TARIFF RELIEF PREVIOUSLY GRANTED TO BROOM
PRODUCERS AS A RESULT OF E.O. 11377.
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.