This collection of information is
needed to complete an assessment of the current status of the U.S.
optoelecronics industry in such areas as production methods,
technological development, economic performance, and international
competitiveness. This survey is being initiated because a number of
U.S. industry associations involved in optoelectronics and optics
recently cited the need for a critical technology assessment of the
U.S. optoelectronics industry. The health of the U.S.
optoelectronics industry is particularly important because this
technology has a number of critical defense applic.
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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).
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the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
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(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;
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