. BEA is to be
commended on its efforts to improve the quality and utility of this
survey, and its efforts to seek advice from potential respondents.
. We suggest that, after experience with this survey, the burden
hour estimate be checked for accuracy.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1987
12/31/1987
7,000
0
0
100,000
0
0
0
0
0
THE SURVEY WILL SECURE DATA FROM U.S.
PERSONS ON THEIR SERVICES TRANSACTIONS WITH UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN
PERSONS. THE DATA WILL FILL MAJOR DATA GAPS IN THE BALANCE OF
PAYMENTS AND GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT ACCOUNTS AND WILL BE USED TO
DEVELOP U.S. INTERNATION TRADE POLICY, AND TO SUPPORT U.S. TRADE
POLICY INITIATIVES.
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.