the Steel Import Monitoring and
Analysis (SIMA) System is vital to facilitate the real-time
monitoring of steel imports in a volatile market. This is a
continuation of the licensing and monitoring system which began as
part of the 201 steel safeguards. Extension of the SIMA system has
been expanded to over all steel mill products. SIMA is operating
under authority as part of the Census Act (13 U.S.C. 301(a) and
302).
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.