Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

Résumé

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.