This revision to
the 1990 Annual Survey of Manufactures is approved through the
original expiration date of 1/31/92. The terms of clearan dated
10/04/90 are modified to permit use of Form MA-1000(B) for those
respondents (approximately 2000) for whom BLS cannot supply
complete four-digit (or six-digit) SIC codes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1992
01/31/1992
01/31/1992
60,000
0
58,000
196,400
0
196,000
0
0
0
THIS PROGRAM SUPPLIES THE KEY MEASURES
OF MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY FOR INTERCENSAL YEARS. ITS RESULTS ARE
WIDELY USED AS A BENCHMARK FOR OTH 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.