THE PURPOSE OF THIS SURVEY IS TO
PROVIDE BASIC STATISTICAL DATA THAT WILL BE USED BY THE BUREAU OF
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS IN PREPARING THE INPUT-OUTPUT TABLES. THESE
TABLES INDICATE THE INTERMEDIATE FLOW OF GOODS AND SERVICES AMONG
INDUSTRY GROUPS AND PROVIDE THE BENCHMARK FOR THE REGULAR GROSS
NATIONAL PRODUCT ESTIMATES. ADDITIONALLY, THE DATA ARE USEFUL IN
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW PRODUCER PRICE INDEX AND IN THE
COMPUTATION OF THE NET OUTPUT-PER-EMPLOYEE HOUR INDEXES
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the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
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the proposed collection of information, that the certification
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(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.