Certain Denim from SSA (AGOA-07-001)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form AGOA-07-001 Purchaser's Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
OMB denim purchaser justification AGOA-07-001.wpd Supporting Statement A	2007-06-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
180619	Purchaser's Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3117-0214	ICR Reference No: 200706-3117-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ITC	Agency Tracking No: AGOA-07-001
Title: Certain Denim from SSA (AGOA-07-001)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 06/22/2007
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/11/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/08/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2008	6 Months From Approved
Responses	40	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	400	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	21,372	0	0

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Abstract: The questionnaires are needed to obtain data and information on purchases by LDB AGOA apparel producers of denim (HS 5209.42) from beneficiary AGOA denim producers and third country suppliers. Responses will be incorporated into a report to be submitted to the Commission to support its determination regarding commercial availability of such fabric in FY 2008 and to the President by September 25, 2007. Respondents will be LDB AGOA firms producing apparel made of the subject denim.

Emergency Justfication: In December 2006, the President signed legislation that amends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to require the U.S. International Trade Commission to make certain determinations with respect to the commercial availability of regional fabric and yarn in beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, and the amount used. Pursuant to section 112(c)(2)(B)(ii) of AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3721(c)(2)(B)(ii)), the Commission must determine by September 30, 2007, whether the denim articles described in section 112(c)(2)(C) of AGOA will be available in commercial quantities during the period October 1, 2007-September 30, 2008 (FY 2008), and, if so, the quantity that will be available. In response, the Commission instituted investigation No. AGOA-07, Commercial Availability of Fabric and Yarns in AGOA Countries, for the purpose of gathering information and making the required determination. This determination deadline necessitates prompt issuance of questionnaires.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 19 USC 3721(c)(2)(B)(ii) Name of Law: African Growth and Opportunity Act
   US Code: 19 USC 1320.13 Name of Law: Emergency Processing
  

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

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Purchaser's Questionnaire	AGOA-07-001	Purchaser's Questionnaire: CERTAIN DENIM FROM BENEFICIARY SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES

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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	40	0	0	40	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	400	0	0	400	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	21,372	0	0	21,372	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The President signed legislation that amends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to require the U.S. International Trade Commission to make certain determinations with respect to the commercial availability of regional fabric and yarn in beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, and the amount used. Such data is not publicly available. This is a one-time collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $55,567

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 06/08/2007

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