The data from the BE-47 survey will be
used in monitoring U.S. exports of construction, engineering,
architectural, and mining services; analyzing their impact on the
U.S. and foreign economies supporting U.S. international trade
policy on such services; compiling the balance of payments,
national income and product, and input-output accounts of the
United States; assessing U.S. competitiveness in international
trade in services; and improving the ability of U.S. business to
identify and evaluate market opportunities.
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.