This information
collection request is approved thru January 1, 1989. Upon
resubmission the Census Bureau shall submit a report to OMB
describing the progress of utilizing electronic collection
techniques for this information collection and how electronic
collection will improve response rate and reduce paperwork burden
on the public.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1989
01/31/1989
11/30/1987
2,058
0
3,314
1,200
0
6,362
0
0
0
THE CURRENT INDUSTRIAL REPORTS PROGRAM
COLLECTS AND PUBLISHES 7-DIGIT PRODUCT INFORMATION ON OVER 5,000
MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS. SURVEY RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE MONTHL
QUARTERLY, AND ANNUALLY. OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES USE THE DATA TO
ANALYZE SPECIFIC COMMODITIES AND INDUSTRIES. APPROXIMATELY 44,000
MANUFACTURING FIRMS REPORT TO THIS PROGRAM.
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.