[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 149 (Friday, August 2, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47004-47005]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-18685]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-540]


Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global Economies, Part 2; Proposed 
Information Collection; Comment Request; Digital Trade 2 Questionnaire

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 U.S. International Trade 
Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that it plans to submit a 
request for approval of a questionnaire to the Office of Management and 
Budget for review and requests public comment on its draft collection.

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DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments on the questionnaire 
must be submitted on or before October 1, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to James Stamps, Project Leader, 
U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 
20436 (or via email at [email protected]).
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Copies of the questionnaire and supporting 
investigation documents may be obtained from project leader James 
Stamps ([email protected] or 202-205-3227) or deputy project 
leader David Coffin ([email protected] or 202-205-2232). 
Supporting documents may also be downloaded from the Commission Web 
site at http://www.usitc.gov/research_and_analysis/What_We_Are_Working_On.htm. Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on 
this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal at 202-205-
1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be 
obtained by accessing its Web site (http://www.usitc.gov). Persons with 
mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access 
to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-
205-2000.
    Purpose of Information Collection: The information requested by the 
questionnaire is for use by the Commission in connection with 
Investigation No. 332-540, Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global 
Economies, Part 2, 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 (Committee). The Committee 
requested that this investigation include a survey of U.S. firms in 
selected industries particularly involved in digital trade. The 
Commission expects to deliver its report to the Committee by July 14, 
2014.

Summary of Proposal

    (1) Number of forms submitted: 1.
    (2) Title of form: Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global Economies, 
Part 2 Questionnaire.
    (3) Type of request: New.
    (4) Frequency of use: Industry questionnaire, single data 
gathering, scheduled for 2013.
    (5) Description of respondents: Companies in industries 
particularly involved in digital trade.
    (6) Estimated number of respondents: 15,000.
    (7) Estimated total number of hours to complete the questionnaire 
per respondent: 3 hours.
    (8) Information obtained from the questionnaire 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance has directed the Commission to 
produce a report that: (1) Estimates the value of U.S. digital trade, 
and the potential growth of this trade; (2) provides insight into the 
broader linkages and contributions of digital trade to the U.S. 
economy; (3) presents case studies that examine the importance of 
digital trade to selected U.S. industries that use or produce such 
goods and services; and (4) examines the effect of notable barriers and 
impediments to digital trade on selected industries and the broader 
U.S. economy. The Commission will base its report on a review of 
available data and other information, including the collection of 
primary data through a survey of U.S. firms in industries particularly 
involved in digital trade.

II. Method of Collection

    Respondents will be mailed a letter directing them to download and 
fill out a form-fillable PDF questionnaire. Once complete, respondents 
may submit it by uploading it to a secure webserver, emailing it to the 
study team, faxing it, or mailing a hard copy to the Commission.

III. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of 
the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of 
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use 
of automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    The draft questionnaire and other supplementary documents may be 
downloaded from the USITC Web site at http://www.usitc.gov/332540comments.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they will also become a matter of public record.

    By order of the Commission
    Issued: July 30, 2013.
Lisa R. Barton,
Acting Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2013-18685 Filed 8-1-13; 8:45 am]
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