This collection of information is
required as the result of the amending of the Export Administration
Regulations (15 CFR parts 730-799)(EAR) by revising the EAR
requirements for exports and reexports contained in section
1211-1215 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for
fiscal year 1998 (Pub. L. 105-85, 111 Stat. 1629), signed by the
President on November 18, 1997. There are two components of this
information collection authorization, proposed exports and
reexports of high performance computers to specific countries must
be reviewed by enumerated government agencies prior to export and
post shipment....
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.