THE OBJECTIVES OF CFTA ARE TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES, FACILITATE CONDITIONS OF FAIR COMPETITION WITHIN THE FREE TRADE AREA, LIBERALIZE SIGNIFICANTLY CONDITIONS FOR INVESTMENTS WITHIN THE FREE-TRADE AREA, AND ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF CFTA.
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.