This collection
is approved with the change to question 16 on the ranking order of
importance. ITA should consider, when it comes in under regular
clearance procedures,combining this form with the marketing data
form to eliminate overlap and redundancy, as well as reducing the
paperwork burden on respondents.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1997
09/30/1997
09/30/1998
7,500
0
7,500
5,625
0
2,500
0
0
0
Establishes contribution (dollar
amount), confirms participation in overseas trade promotion,
collects participants profile and certification information, and
identifies goods to be shipped in conjunction with overseas trade
events.
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.