EML SERVICE CONSISTS OF SPECIAL,
TARGETED RETRIEVALS MADE ON THE AUTOMATED FOREIGN TRADERS INDEX ON
BEHALF OF INDIVIDUAL REQUESTERS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SERVICE IS TO
PROVIDE U.S. FIRMS WITH LISTS OF FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS FOR TRADE
CONTACT PURPOSES. THE FORM IS NECESSARY FOR INTERESTED FIRMS TO
STATE THEIR TARGET AUDIENCE REQUIREMENTS WHEN APPLYING FOR THE
SERVICE.
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.