TWO MAJOR TRADE AGREEMENTS, THE NORTH
AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT AN THE GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TRADE IN
SERVICES, HAVE NEARLY BEEN COMPLETED IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT NO
STATE REGULATIONS VIOLATE THESE AGREEMENTS, WE ARE ASKING THE
STATES TO RESPOND TO A SERIES OF QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LOCAL
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE MARKET FOR SERVICES.
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.