The Data Collection Form is the
vehicle by which individual "Foreign" (non-Japanese) semiconductor
companies volutarily report their sales to Japan. The information
provided by the Data Collection Program (DCP) is used by the U.S.
Government to calculate foreign market share in the Japanese
semiconductor market to ensure access to the Japanese market gained
under the 1986 and 1991 U.S.-Japan Semiconductor Arrangement
continued under the 1999 Semiconductor Accord.
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.