This data collection is the vehicle by
which individual "foreign" (non-Japanese) semiconductor companies
voluntarily report their sales to Japan. The information provided
by the Data Collection Program (DCP) is used by the U.S. Government
to calculate foreign market share in the Japanese semiconductor
market to ensure access to the Japanese market gained under the
1986 and 1991 U.S.-Japan Semiconductor Arrangements continues under
the 1996 Semiconductor Agreement.
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.