PURSUANT TO SECTION 332 OF THE TARIFF
ACT OF 1930, THE U.S.I.T.C. IS REQUIRED TO PERIODICALLY PROVIDE
CURRENT STATISTICAL INFORMATION ON THE BOLTS, NUTS AND LARGE SCREWS
INDUSTRY TO THE PRESIDENT. THIS DATA IS USED TO MONITOR THE IMPACT
OF IMPORTS ON THE INDUSTRY AND/ OR TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF TARIFF
RELIEF PREVIOUSLY GRANTED TO PRODUCERS OF SELECTED BOLTS, NUTS AND
SCREWS.
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.