As mutually
agreed upon on 7/17, this extension is approved for the full three
years requested, provided that ETA conducts an annual review of the
number of petitions received and submits a revision if the number
of petitions received undergoes a substantial and sustained
increase.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2003
07/31/2003
07/31/2000
1,400
0
1,400
350
0
350
0
0
0
Petition used by American workers
applying to U.S. Department of Labor for eligibility to receive
worker Trade Adjustment Assistance in accordance with provisions of
the Trade Act of 1974, as amended. The petition initiates action of
part of the Department to determine if the workers are
eligible.
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.