THE INFORMATION IS REQUESTED TO ASSIST
THE COMMISSION IN MONITORING COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS IN THE STE
INDUSTRY. THE MONITORING WAS REQUESTED BY THE UNITED STATES TRADE
REPRESENTATIVE, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT. DATA WILL BE
COLLECTED FROM STEEL PRODUCERS AND IMPORTERS AND PUBLISHED IN
ANNUAL REPORTS, THROUGH 1989.
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.