International Price Program (IPP)/U.S. Import Product Information

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form PRIMO International Price Program (IPP)/U.S. Import Product Information Initiation Form and Instruction	New
Form IDCF International Price Program (IPP)/U.S. Import Product Information Repricing Form and Instruction	Modified
Attachment 15.xls Supplementary Document	2006-09-06
Supporting Statement B (1220-0026).doc Supporting Statement B	2006-09-06
Supporting Statement A (1220-0026).doc Supporting Statement A	2006-09-06
CIPSEA 2002.txt Supplementary Document	2006-08-15
CO 3-04.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-15
Attachment 14.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-08-15
Attachment 13.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-08-15
Attachment 12.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-08-15
Attachment 11.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-15
Attachment 6.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-15
Attachment 5.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-15
Attachment 4.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-15
Attachment 3.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-15
Attachment 2.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-15
Attachment 1.txt Supplementary Document	2006-08-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44679	International Price Program (IPP)/U.S. Import Product Information Initiation Form and Instruction	New
14556	International Price Program (IPP)/U.S. Import Product Information Repricing Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1220-0026	ICR Reference No: 200608-1220-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200308-1220-002
Agency/Subagency: DOL/BLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: International Price Program (IPP)/U.S. Import Product Information
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/17/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/19/2006
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2009	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2006
Responses	25,680	0	23,420
Time Burden (Hours)	17,409	0	15,495
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The price data collected by the IPP is used to produce indexes which measure, on a monthly basis, changes in transaction prices of goods and services exported from or imported into the U.S. This published data is in turn used to deflate import and export trade statistics, deflate the foreign trade component of the GDP, determine monetary and fiscal policy, negotiate trade agreements, and determine trade and commercial policy. The respondents are establishments conducting import/export trade and receive no compensation for their participation. The IPP survey is a voluntary survey.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 1 & 2 Name of Law: BLS Authorizing Statute
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 114	06/14/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 180	09/18/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
International Price Program (IPP)/U.S. Import Product Information Initiation	PRIMO, PRIMO	Initiation part 1 ,   Initiation part 2
International Price Program (IPP)/U.S. Import Product Information Repricing	BLS-3007D, BLS-3008, IDCF	Repricing ,   IPP Repricing Dissaggregation Worksheet ,   IPP Repricing form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	25,680	23,420	0	0	2,260	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	17,409	15,495	0	0	1,914	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Total respondent burden has decreased overall, primarily due to a shift to collect more data for imported items than for exports. This shift reflects the change in the relative value of U.S. imports compared to U.S. exports. However, the average burden per respondent has remained about the same.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,897,500

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 09/19/2006

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