THE QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSE IS NEEDED
BY THE USITC TO RESPOND TO THE REQUEST OF THE SENATE FINANCE
COMMITTEE AND THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TO GATHER
INFORMATION ON THE COMPETITIVE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES AND
EUROPEAN TUNA INDUSTRIES IN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MARKETS. U.S. TUNA
BOAT OWNERS WILL RECEIVE THE QUESTIONNAIRE.
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.