THE PURPOSE OF FORM C-700 IS TO
COLLECT THE AMOUNT OF CONSTRUCTION PUT IN PLACE EACH MONTH FROM
NATIONWIDE SAMPLE OF NEW PRIVATE NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS.
THESE STATISTICS ARE USED EXTENSIVELY BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN
MAKING POLICY DECISIONS AND BECOME PART OF THE GROSS NATIONAL
PRODUCT. THEY ARE ALSO USED BY THE PRIVATE SECTOR FOR MARKET
ANALYSIS AND OTHER RESEARCH.
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.