The information is needed to obtain
information on U.S. market conditions, including domestic demand,
supply, and production for men's and boy's suits, suit-type
jackets, and trousers; worsted wool fabric and yarn used to
manufacture such clothing, and wool fibers used in the manufacture
of such fabrics and yarn. Responses will be incorporated in two
annual reports to be submitted to USTR by September 17, 2001 and
September 16, 2002. Respondants will be firms producing, purchasing
and importing worsted wool fabrics and combed wool yarn.
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.