The Current Industrial Reports (CIR)
program collects and publishes 10-digit North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) basis product information on over
4,300 manufac- tured products. Survey results are available
monthly, quarterly, and annually. Government agencies use the data
to analyze specific commodities and industries. Approximately
36,000 manufacturing establishment report to the CIR
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.