By collecting basic information about
shipping activity and measure of size, the Precanvass for the 2007
CFS will greatly improve the sampling efficiency of auxiliary
establishments in the 2007 CFS. In addition, the contact and
address information collected for the largest establishments will
improve the reporting accuracy and timeliness of this critical
component of the 2007 CFS.
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.