[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 25 (Monday, February 8, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-2210]



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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION


Agency Form Submitted for OMB Review

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Commission has submitted a 
request for approval of a questionnaire to the Office of Management and 
Budget for review.

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    Purpose of Information Collection: The forms are for use by the 
Commission in connection with investigation No. 332-510, Small and 
Medium-Sized Enterprises: Characteristics and Performance, 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 U.S. Trade 
Representative (USTR). The Commission expects to deliver the results of 
its investigation to the USTR by October 6, 2010.

Summary of Proposal

    1. Number of forms submitted: 1.
    2. Title of form: Business Firm Questionnaire.
    3. Type of request: New.
    4. Frequency of use: Industry questionnaire, single data 
gathering, scheduled for 2010.
    5. Description of respondents: U.S. firms in the services and 
manufacturing sectors.
    6. Estimated number of respondents: 9000.
    7. Estimated total number of hours to complete the form per 
respondent: 2 hours.
    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 project leaders William Deese 
([email protected] or 202-205-2626) or Erland Herfindahl 
([email protected] or 202-205-2374). Comments about the 
proposal should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Room 10102 (Docket 
Library), Washington, DC 20503, ATTENTION: Docket Librarian. All 
comments should be specific, indicating which part of the questionnaire 
is objectionable, describing the concern in detail, and including 
specific suggested revision or language changes. Copies of any comments 
should be provided to Steve McLaughlin, Chief Information Officer, 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.
    Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance 
in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Secretary at 
202-205-2000. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information 
on this matter can be obtained by contacting our TTD terminal 
(telephone no. 202-205-1810). Also, general information about the 
Commission can be obtained from its internet site (http://www.usitc.gov).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: January 27, 2010.
Marilyn Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2010-2210 Filed 2-5-10; 8:45 am]
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