MANUFACTURERS' SHIPMENTS, INVENTORIES, AND ORDERS (M3) SURVEY

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103968	MANUFACTURERS' SHIPMENTS, INVENTORIES, AND ORDERS (M3) SURVEY	Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0008	ICR Reference No: 198502-0607-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 198202-0607-005
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: MANUFACTURERS' SHIPMENTS, INVENTORIES, AND ORDERS (M3) SURVEY
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/09/1985
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/28/1985
Terms of Clearance: Within three months from date of clearance the Census Bureau will provide OMB with a plan for improving the M-3 survey as discussed with OMB. The plan will include: (1) consideration of reporting preliminary data at a more aggregated level, (2) exploration of changing the sampling procedure so that not all large manufacturers are included, (3) consideration of asking respondents to report monthly data on a quarterly basis, (4) institution of procedures to allow electronic reporting by respondents, (5) examination of the direction and magnitude of the revisions at the subaggregate level for signs of consistent under- and over-estimation, and (6) additional steps to improve the survey's response rates and increase the accuracy of preliminary estimates.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/1986	05/31/1986	04/30/1985
Responses	49,200	0	64,320
Time Burden (Hours)	16,400	0	22,040
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THIS IS THE ONLY SURVEY THAT PROVIDES MONTHLY STATISTICAL INFORMATION TO GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY ON THE ENTIRE MANUFACTURING SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY. THESE STATISTICS ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT ACCOUNTS AND THE SURVEY IS DESIGNATED AS "PRINCIPAL FEDERAL ECONOMIC INDICATOR" BY THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION AN REGULATORY AFFAIRS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
MANUFACTURERS' SHIPMENTS, INVENTORIES, AND ORDERS (M3) SURVEY	M-3(SD), M-3(MD)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	49,200	64,320	0	-15,120	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	16,400	22,040	0	-5,640	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 02/28/1985

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