Data from the BE-48 survey will be
used in monitoring US exports and imports of insurance services,
analyzing their impact on the US and foreign economics, compiling
the international transact- ions, national income and product, and
input-output accounts of the United States, supporting US
international trade policy on insurance services, assessing US
competitiveness in international trade in services, and improving
the ability of US businesses to identify and evaluate market
opportunities.
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.