This collection is required by the
Fastener Quality Act, Public Law 101-592, 15 U.S.C. 5407. The
purpose of the collection is to ensure that a fastener can be
traced to its manufacturer or private label distributor. The
information is used by the PTO to process applications for recordal
of insignias, and to maintain a database of recordal information
for use by the public. The public uses the information to trace a
fastener to its manufacturer or private label distributor. The
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA), at the Department of
Commerce, will also use the information for Fastener Quality Act
enforcement ...
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.