The agency failed to publish a 60-day notice in the Federal Register, as required by 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1). To permit the agency to meet the public notice and comment requirements of the PRA, OMB's clearance of the information collection is extended by seven months. The agency's next request for extension should include an interim evaluation of the prototype phase of NATAP, which is scheduled to conclude May 15, 1998. The evaluation should provide (1) a report on the incorporation into NATAP of the consolidated ITDS data elements, which is to be completed by April 30, 1998, and (2) a report on the sharing of data among at least two Federal agencies. The request of extension should also include a plan for the pilot phase of NATAP. The plan should explain how the pilot will test data standardization and data sharing.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1998
09/30/1998
12/31/1997
64,800
0
32,400
3,758
0
1,879
0
0
0
The requested data is from volunteer trading community participants in the prototype test with the United States, Canada, and Mexico to improve the electronic exchange of data in the execution of North American land border commercial trade transactions.
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.