When this ICR is
resubmitted for approval, EDA should explain its efforts to reduce
burden by permitting electronic submission of the petition
data.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1998
12/31/1998
06/30/1997
197
0
0
1,576
0
1,576
0
0
0
This form is necessary for producing
firms to provide information demonstrating that increased imports
are an important cause of its decline in sales and/or production
and to the separation or threat of separation of a significant
portion of its workers.
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.