The FTC is seeking a straight extension of the clearance for the information collection requirements contained in its Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Rules and the FTC's corresponding Notification and Report Form for Certain Mergers and Acquisitions.
The 72,375 increase in burden hours (from approximately 84,020 hours to 156,395 hours) is an adjustment due to an increase in the number of non-index filings.
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.