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IMPACT OF FEDERAL PROCUREMENT ON GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS AND INDIVIDUAL
INDUSTRIES, THE FORMULATION OF NATIONAL INCOME ACCOUNTS, THE
PROJECTION OF ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND THE COMPARISON OF INDIVIDUAL
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDUSTRY AVERAGES
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
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).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(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.