In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) and 5 CFR 1320, this
collection of information is approved through January 31, 1993. The
statistical validity and thus the utility of this information
collection is highly dependent on the response rate. While there
will be a follow-up survey to increase the response rate, it is
unclear what the final rate will be, or what rate is deemed
acceptable by ITA. The next submission for review should include
discussion of the past response rate, the exact intended uses of
the data, and any plans to improve the response rate, if
necessary.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1993
01/31/1993
1,340
0
0
223
0
0
0
0
0
THERE IS A NEED FOR AN EFFECTIVE MEANS
TO EVALUATE THE INFORMATION SERVICES WORLD TRADERS DATA REPORT
(WTDR), AGENT DISTRIBUTOR SERVICE (ADS), AND COMPARISON SHOPPING
SERVICE (CSS). RESULTS ARE NOT IMMEDIA AND SURVEYS TAKEN DIRECTLY
AFTER SERVICES ARE RENDERED DO NOT ALWAYS REFLECT AN ACCURATE
ASSESSMENT. THEREFORE, AN EVALUATION TAKEN 2-3 MONTHS AFTER A
SERVICE IS PERFORMED IS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE THE TRUE
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.