This approvl consolidates into a single OMB No., the following separa numbers: 0608-0006 0608-0018 0608-0027 0608-0028 0608-0029 The new title for the docket is Plant and Equipment Expenditures Surveys and it includes agency form numbers BE-452, BE-452A, BE-452S, BE-456, and BE-456A.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1985
11/30/1985
11/30/1982
120,000
0
3,000
60,000
0
1,500
0
0
0
THE SURVEY REPORTS ARE USED IN PREPARING ESTIMATES OF ACTUAL AND PLANNED INVESTMENT IN NEW STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT FOR NONAGRICULTURAL BUSINESS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ECONOMIC INDICATORS USED BY BUSINESS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS INCLUDING THE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS, THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, AND THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD.
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;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.