This information
collection may continue as a programmatic clearance under the Terms
of Clearance for the OMB Notice of Action on this OMB Control
Number dated October 20, 1999.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2006
03/31/2006
10/31/2002
6,000
0
6,000
24,000
0
24,000
0
0
0
Commerce/BXA, in coordination with
other government agencies and private entities, conducts
assessments of US industries deemed critical to our national
security. The information gathered is needed to assess the health
and competitiveness as well as the needs of the targeted industry
sector in order to maintain a strong US industrial base.
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.