The burden
imposed on each respondent to the MA20D appears to be unusually
high for this (CIR) series and may be contributing to the poor
response rate. The Census Bureau should investigate this issue and
report results to OMB along with any actions to improve
performance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1999
11/30/1999
11/30/1996
3,620
0
3,683
2,990
0
2,837
0
0
0
The Current Industrial Reports program
collects and publishes 7-digit product information on over 4,000
manufactured products. Survey results are available monthly,
quarterly and annually. Government agencies use the data to analyze
specific commodities and industries. Approximately 32,000
manufacturing establish- ments 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.