[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]



=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P