Part of this information collection is used to ensure contractor compliance with restrictions on the acquisition of foreign products. Other information is required to enable compliance with our trade agreements and memoranda of understanding, which promote reciprocal trade with our allies. DoD also provides information to the Department of Commerce with regard to identification of expenditures in the United States.
The reduction in burden is based on reduced information collection requirements. Final rules were issued March and October of 2006 eliminating several requirements associated with Part 225.
$2,359,022
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Patricia Toppings 703 696-5284 PLToppings@whs.mil
No
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.