THE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS AUTHORIZES
EXPORTERS MAKING NUMEROUS SHIPMENTS OF ESSENTIALLY THE SAME
COMMODITIES TO FILE FORM 7525-M WHEN SUCH USE WOULD REDUCE
SUBSTANTILLY THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATIONS
(SEDS) FILED. THESE SEDS PROVIDE DATA FROM WHICH CENSUS COMPILES
THE OFFICIAL U.S. EXPORT STATISTICS.
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.