The intermodal equipment inventory
provides aggregate data about U.S.-based companies that own or
lease intermodal equipment. The data is essential to both
Government and industry for use in planning for contingency
operations. The information is used to assist military logistics
planners for national emergencies. The respondents are U.S.-owned
shipping companies and U.S.-based leasing companies.
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.