This survey is
approved on the basis of revisions submitted on August 23, 1991
with the understanding that notice for a survey proposed unde the
authority of Section 182 will be modified to reflect use of Sectio
193 authority. For any future submission in this program, we expect
questions concerning technology penetration to be sharpened on the
bas of experience with this survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1992
09/30/1992
10,000
0
0
5,000
0
0
0
0
0
THE SURVEY WILL COLLECT INFORMATION TO
PROVIDE A BASIS OF UNDERSTANDIN ON THE LEVEL OF INVESTMENT IN
TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT, PROBLEMS AND BARRIERS IN ACQUIRING
TECHNOLOGY, AND THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON MANUFACTURING
OPERATIONS AND EMPLOYEES. APPROXIMATELY 10,000 ESTABLISHMENTS WILL
RECEIVE THE FORM.
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.