Within three
weeks of receiving this Notice of Action, the Census Bureau shall
upload to ROCIS representative samples of the 2007 Economic Census
"cover letters" that will accompany the 2007 Economic Census forms.
Prior to the commencement of the 2007 Economic Census report form
mailings, the Census Bureau shall provide prominent links to a
complete set of finalized 2007 Economic Census report forms,
including instructions and information sheets, comparable to those
provided for the 2002 Economic Census report forms. Prior to the
commencement of the 2007 Economic Census report form mailings, the
Census Bureau shall submit a nonmaterial/nonsubstantive change
request via ROCIS that provides the appropriate burden hour
estimates for the 2007 Economic Census in lieu of the one hour
placeholder submitted with this request.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2008
12/31/2008
15,000
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The 2007 Economic Census Covering the
Mining Sector (as defined by the North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS)) will measure the economic activity
of approximately 25,000 mining establishments. The economic census,
conducted under the authority of Title 13, United States Code, is
the primary source of facts about the structure and functioning of
the Nation's economy and feature 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.