[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 9, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 62989]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-25708]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION


Agency Form Submitted for OMB Review

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.

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    In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the Commission has submitted an emergency 
request for approval of questionnaires to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review. The Commission has requested OMB approval by 
October 25, 2002.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 3, 2002.
    Purpose of Information Collection: The forms are for use by the 
Commission in connection with investigation No. 332-445, Conditions of 
Competition in the U.S. Market for Wood Structural Building Components, 
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 
Senate Committee on Finance. The Commission expects to deliver the 
results of its investigation to the Committee by April 30, 2003.

Summary of Proposal

    (1) Number of forms submitted: two.
    (2) Title of form: Conditions of Competition in the U.S. Market for 
Wood Structural Building Components--Questionnaires for U.S. Producers 
and Purchasers.
    (3) Type of request: new.
    (4) Frequency of use: Producer and Purchaser questionnaire, single 
data gathering, scheduled for November 1-December 6, 2002.
    (5) Description of respondents: U.S. firms which produce or 
purchase wood structural building components.
    (6) Estimated number of respondents: 339 (Producer questionnaire), 
325 (Purchaser questionnaire).
    (7) Estimated total number of hours to complete the forms: 5,312.
    (8) Information obtained from the form that qualifies as 
confidential business information will be so treated by the Commission 
and not disclosed in a manner that would reveal the individual 
operations of a firm.
    Additional Information or Comment: Copies of the forms and 
supporting documents may be obtained from Alfred Forstall (USITC, 
telephone no. (202) 205-3443). Comments about the proposals should be 
directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information 
and Regulatory Affairs, Room 10102 (Docket Library), Washington, DC 
20503, Attention: Desk Officer for International Trade Commission. All 
comments should be specific, indicating which part of the questionnaire 
is objectionable, describing the concern in detail, and including 
specific suggested revisions or language changes. Copies of any 
comments should 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.
    Dates: To be assured of consideration, written comments must be 
submitted to OMB and to the Commission by October 21, 2002. Hearing 
impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be 
obtained by contacting our TTD terminal (telephone no. 202-205-1810). 
General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by 
accessing its Internet server (http://www.usitc.gov).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: October 4, 2002.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 02-25708 Filed 10-8-02; 8:45 am]
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