Generic clearance authority to issue information collections during the course of the Commission's import injury investigations. Specifically, questionnaires are sent to producers, importers, purchasers, and foreign producers of products under investigation. Data from these questionnaires form part of the statistical base for the Commission's determinations. Also, institution notices for the 5-year reviews of certain injury determinations contain requests for information.
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.