This collection implements the declaration and inspection requirements for the Chemical Weapons Convention, which is the first multilateral arms control treaty that directly impacts U.S. industry.
US Code:
50 USC 1701
Name of Law: International Emergency Economic Powers Act
EO: EO 13128 Name/Subject of EO: Implementaion of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Chemical Weapons Convention Impementing Leg
PL:
Pub.L. 105 - 277 Division I
Name of Law: Chemical Weapons Convention Implemenation Act of 1998
The adjustment decreases in responses reflect the current actual number of declarations/reports/ amendments/notifications/compliance reviews received from industry and the actual number of inspections, during CY 2012. The number of responses decreased from 816 to 779 = -37 (declarations/reports + inspections); burden hours decreased from 16,047 to 14,813 = -1,234; recordkeeping costs increased from $41,740 to $51,302 (+9,560) based on an increase in the estimated cost of office space.
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.