Annual Reports from foreign-trade
zones (FTZs) are required by the FTZ Act (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u). These
reports are the only complete source of compiled information on
international trade activity in FTZs. The reports are used by the
Congress and the Department to determine the economic effect of the
FTZ program; by the FTZ Board and other officials to determine
whether zone activity is consistent with trade policy and in the
public interest; and by the public to evaluate FTZs' effects on
their industry sectors.
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.