OMB reminds NIST
that use of this survey after clearance expiration of 10/31/2000 is
a reportable violation in the ICB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2005
09/30/2005
6,500
0
0
1,083
0
0
0
0
0
The goal of the MEP program is to
improve the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing establishments.
NIST's 60 MEP centers provide a variety of services to
manufacturers across the country. This collection measures the
impact of those services on the nation's manufacturers.
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.