[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 19, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 11221]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-6716]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and
Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
AGENCY: International Trade Commission.
ACTION: The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has submitted
the following information collection requirements to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) requesting emergency processing for review
and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (44 U.S.C.
Chap. 35). The Commission has requested OMB approval of this submission
by COB March 21, 1996.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: March 19, 1996.
PURPOSE OF INFORMATION COLLECTION: This information collection is for
use by the Commission in connection with Investigation No. 332-366,
Country of Origin Marking: Review of Laws, Regulations, and Practices,
instituted under the authority of section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of
1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)). This investigation was requested by the
Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives. The
Commission expects to deliver the results of its investigation to the
Committee by July 11, 1996.
SUMMARY:
Title: Survey Worksheet for Investigation No. 332-366, Country of
Origin Marking.
Summary: Staff of the USITC plans to make telephone contacts with a
broad representation of U.S. companies and consumer and labor groups.
The survey worksheet (limited to 10 questions) is designed to provide
staff with a uniform approach and consistent format for recording
responses from firms. Variations of certain questions will also be
asked of consumer and labor groups. Information collected will be used
to assess the problems, costs, and benefits to industry and consumers
associated with country of origin marking requirements on imported and
domestic merchandise.
Need and Use of Information: The information collected will
contribute to an assessment of the problems, costs, and benefits to
industry and consumers associated with country of origin marking
requirements on imported and domestic merchandise as requested by the
Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives.
Description of Respondents: Firms, trade associations, and consumer
and labor groups.
Number of Respondents: 1,250.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting--One Time.
Total Burden Hours: 600.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENT: Copies of agency submissions to OMB
in connection with this request may be obtained from Arona Butcher,
Assistant to the Director of Operations for Project Management, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436
(telephone no. 202-205-2230). Comments should be addressed to: Desk
Officer for U.S. International Trade Commission, Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB),
Washington, DC 20503 (telephone no. 202-395-7340). Copies of any
comments should also be provided to Robert Rogowsky, Director, Office
of Operations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20436, who is the Commission's designated Senior
Official under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Hearing impaired
individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained
by contacting our TTD terminal, (telephone no. 202-205-1810).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: March 15, 1996.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-6716 Filed 3-18-96; 8:45 am]
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