EXPORTERS (GOVERNMENT AND
NONGOVERNMENT) FILE SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATIONS (SEDS) FOR
SHIPMENTS FROM THE UNITED STATES. DATA REPORT ON THE SEDS ARE USED
TO COMPILE THE OFFICIAL U.S. EXPORT STATISTICS. THE NEW DATA ITEMS
ARE BEING REQUIRED AT THE REQUEST OF DATA USERS. SECTIONS 301-307,
CHAPTER 9, TITLE 13, UNITED STATES CODE, AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY TO
COLLECT EXPORT DATA.
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.