Prior to the
commencement of the Current Industrial Reports forms distribution,
the Census Bureau shall provide on its Internet site prominent
links to a set of finalized survey forms, including instructions
and cover letters, comparable to those provided for the 2007
Economic Census report forms. The final forms and letters shall
reflect any changes in the OMB number expiration date and Census
leadership from those submitted for review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2008
39,854
0
16,592
28,131
0
13,998
0
0
0
The Current Industrial Reports program
collects and publishes 10-digit North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) basis product information on over
4,300 manufactured products. Survey results are available monthly,
quarterly, and annually. Government agencies use the data to
analyze specific commodities and industries. Approximately 39,000
manufacturing establishments report to the CIR program.
The burden of this collection
is increasing because we are consolidating all the CIR forms under
one OMB control number. Control numbers 0607-0392 and 0607-0395
will be discontinued as a result of this action.
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.