This collection is approved based on the additional materials provided by the Department.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2021
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2018
813
0
400
12,260
0
3,000
0
0
0
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
The total number of hours requested has increased to 12,000 hours due to the broad scope of the industry sector being investigated. The number of surveys to be distributed will reach approximately 800 companies representing the entire sector. This larger sample size will provide a more reliable data set from which to generate industry trends for analysis and will encompass small, medium and large sized companies. Similarly, the complexity of the survey instrument utilized will increase to ensure coverage of the multiple critical subsectors which support the industry sector effected by imports.
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.SuppStmt 2018.doc
Request For Section 232 Investigation