This information collection is
required for a study mandated under the Terrorism Risk Insurance
Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-297). Three survey waves will be collected
over the period 2003-2005. Treasury will use the survey data to
assess the effectiveness of the Terror Risk Insurance Program and
likely industry capacity after the Program sunsets in 2005, and to
measure annual terror risk insuranc premiums. A report from the
Secretary of the Treasury to Congress is due not later than June
30, 2005.
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.