TITLE III OF THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION
ACT OF 1950 AUTHORIZES VARIOUS FOR OF GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE TO
ENCOURAGE EXPANSION OF PRODUCTION CAPACITY AND SUPPLY OF INDUSTRIAL
RESOURCES ESSENTIAL TO NATIONAL DEFENSE. THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT
AMENDMENTS OF 1992 PROVIDE FOR THE TESTING, QUALIFICATION, AND USE
OF INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES MANUFACTURED OR DEVELOP
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.