The 1990 Annual
Survey of Manufactures (ASM) is approved on condition that Form
MA-1000(B), which duplicates data collected by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS) under OMB# 1220-0032, will not be used. We will
however provide expedited review for use of this or a similar form
to collect any residual data beyond that which is available from
the BLS collection. Prior to submission of a request for collection
o data to enable coding of unclassified or partially classified
businesses, the Census Bureau (CB) should develop with BLS a
detailed plan to use BLS data within the time-frame of the 1990 ASM
to resolve as many outstanding cases as possible. OMB will initiate
immediate discussions with IRS, CB, and BLS to resolve any
questions relating to data exchange between CB and BLS. The CB/BLS
plan must demonstrate that the data to be collected do n duplicate
data already collected by BLS. Additional sampling to improve the
coverage of the ASM will also be considered at that time. OMB will
work with CB, BLS and any other interested parties to elimina the
duplication and assure the fullest practical coverage for the 1990
and future surveys in this series.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1992
01/31/1992
01/31/1991
58,000
0
81,000
196,000
0
205,900
0
0
0
THIS PROGRAM SUPPLIES THE KEY MEASURES
OF MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY FOR INTERCENSAL YEARS. ITS RESULTS ARE
WIDELY USED AS A BENCHMARK FOR OTHER STATISTICAL PROGRAMS,
INCLUDING THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD'S INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL
PRODUCTION, THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS' ESTIMATES OF THE GROSS
NATIONAL PRODUCT, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE'S ANNUAL
PUBLICATION, "INDUSTRIAL OUTLOOK."
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.