The collection of information is required to implement the duty preference provisions of The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This includes duty-free entry of specific textile and apparel articles exported from the countries of sub-Saharan Africa.
The burden hours were decreased from 7,640 to 8.16 for this clearance as a result of the decrease in respondents and responses per respondent based on information provided by the program office for 2015. There is no change to information being collected.
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.