In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this survey is approved to 7/15/87. In this
interim OMB wishes to discuss with Census the relationship between
this new survey and the current survey, and the requirements of
title 13.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1987
07/31/1987
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THE U.S. GOVERNMENT HAS A CLEAR NEED
FOR INFORMATION ON DOMESTIC OUTPUT IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY TO
MONITOR TRAD AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES. THE USERS OF THESE
DATA ARE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TRADE ASSOCIATIONS, AND BUSINESS
FIRMS. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC WILL BE LARGER CARPET AND RUG
MANUFACTURERS.
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.