Approval is for
766,054 hours (625,099 responses at 1.225 hours) in FY1998.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1999
12/31/1999
625,099
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0
1
0
0
0
0
0
The 1997 Economic Census covering the
utilities; transportation; information; finance and insurance; and
real estate, rental and leasing sectors will measure the economic
activity of more than 944,000 establishments classified in NAICS.
The economic census, conducted under authority of title 13 U.S.C.,
is the primary source of facts about the structure and functioning
of the Nation's economy and features unique industry and geographic
detail. Economic census statistics serve as part of the framework
for the national accounts and provide essential information for
government, business, and the general public.
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.