This survey fulfills the goals set
forth in the Government Performance & Results Act of 1993 (PL
103-62) to initiate measures to improve information on program
performance and specifically, to focus on evaluating results,
quality, and customer satisfaction. This one-page "tear-out" survey
will be placed inside the cover of certain public reports issued
annually or "on occasion" by the Commission pursuant to sec. 332 of
the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 USC 1332), and including other reports
meeting agency requirements for Strategic Plan Operation No. 3,
Research Program.
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.