This ICR is
approved for three years. Upon completion of revisions to the EAR,
BXA should examine this collection to ensure that it is consistent
with the new regulations. In addition, because this collection
affects a large number of respondents, BXA should examine any means
possible to reduce the burden of this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1998
10/31/1998
3,500,000
0
0
4,600
0
0
0
0
0
This information serves as official
representatives to customs officials to promote orderly export and
transit of shipments for delivery to an ultimate consignee in a
foreign country.
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.