This collection
is approved for 18 months. The agency did not comply with the Terms
of Clearance dated 11/13/1996 on this collection which requested
the agency to provide analysis demonstrating the practical utility
of this collection in determining compliance with the program. For
instance, the agency should describe how many respondents were
found to be in compliance and how many were found to be out of
compliance, and explain the data analysis process by which these
determinations were made.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2001
08/31/2001
02/29/2000
983
0
900
4,590
0
3,866
0
0
0
The sugar licensing program permits
entry of raw sugar at lower world sugar prices exempt from the
tariff-rate quota. The purpose is to assist U.S. sugar
manufacturers, refiners, and processors produce polyhydric alcohols
and export sugar/sugar-containing products overseas at competitive
prices.
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.