The "Business Confidential Data Request" is approved through March 198 to enable the Department to process Trade Adjustment Assistance cases occuring prior to December 19, 1985. If the TAA program is renewed, D should submit a new package that reflects the new expiration date of a any pertinent changes to the program. Since the projected burden increase for FY 1986 will not occur until after the expiration of the current program, the 800 hour increase has not been included in the burden total for this package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1986
03/31/1986
12/31/1985
1,000
0
1,000
2,000
0
2,000
0
0
0
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 AS AMENDED REQUIRE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL DATA IN ORDER TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS AS TO WHETHER IMPORT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO WORKER SEPARATION. THE SECRETARY OF LABOR'S DETERMINATIONS DECIDE IF PETITIONING WORKERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR WORKER ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE.
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.
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL DATA REQUEST