Information on this form is required in order to make a determination on TAA petitions filed on behalf of service workers according to Section 223 of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2002.
US Code:
19 USC 223
Name of Law: Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2002
The lower hour burden is due to the lower number of petitions received in the latest year to have concluded, 2007, compared with 2003, the previous submissionÂs benchmark year, when roughly twice the petitions were received.
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.