While most of
the surveys included in this docket have achieved good t excellent
coverage, three of them show relatively poor performance. This
request is approved on condition that, within one year, the Censu
Bureau evaluate the poor response to the MQ28F and MQ34H and the
poor response by large companies to the MQ34K and submit a report
to OMB. T report should address any changes that occur because of
the change in frequency of collection, any unique problems in these
industries, and options available for improving performance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1994
08/31/1994
11/30/1991
10,531
0
54,494
5,943
0
6,123
0
0
0
THE CURRENT INDUSTRIAL REPORTS PROGRAM
COLLECTS AND PUBLISHES 7-DIGIT PRODUCT INFORMATION ON OVER 5,000
MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS. SURVEY RESULT ARE AVAILABLE MONTHLY,
QUARTERLY, AND ANNUALLY. OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES USE THE DATA TO
ANALYZE SPECIFIC COMMODITIES AND INDUSTRIES. APPROXIMATELY 37000
MANUFACTURING FIRMS REPORT TO THE CURRENT INDUSTRIAL REPORTS
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.