PURSUANT TO THE TARIFF ACT OF 1930, THE TRADE ACT OF 1974, THE TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979, AND THE AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT, THE USITC DETERMINES WHETHER IMPORTS ARE CAUSING INJURY TO DOMESTIC INDUSTRIES. DATA FROM QUESTIONNAIRES SENT TO PRODUCERS, IMPORTERS, AN PURCHASERS OF PRODUCTS UNDER INVESTIGATION FORM PART OF THE_STATISTICA BASE FOR SUCH DETERMINATIONS.
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.