Upon request, BIS initiates investigations to determine the efforts of imports of certain commodities on the national security and makes the findings known to the President for possible adjustments to imports through tariffs. The findings are also made publicly available and are reported to Congress. The purpose of this collection is to account for the public burden associated with submitting such a request from any interested party, including other government departments or by the Secretary of Commerce.
US Code:
19 USC 1862
Name of Law: Trade Expansion Act of 1962
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.
0694-0120 Initiate an Investigation SuppStmt 4-16-15.doc
Request For Section 232 Investigation