Approved on the
understanding that cooperation with BLS to improve the coverage and
reduce duplication in this survey will continue. The nex submission
of this survey request should include a brief evaluation of efforts
with BLS and plans for future cooperation -- including
consideration of size measures to improve the effectiveness of
matching operations. REMARKS ADDED, EFFECTIVE 01/24/92, AS FOLLOWS:
Change in criteria for use of form MA-1000(B), (re: letter of
December 11, 1991, from G. Worden) is approved. No change in number
of respondents or burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1993
01/31/1993
01/31/1992
63,000
0
60,000
197,000
0
196,400
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.