Prior to the
commencement of the 2012 Economic Census Covering the Retail Trade
and Accommodation and Food Services Sectors 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 survey year, OMB number expiration date, and Census
leadership from those submitted for review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2013
12/31/2013
12/31/2013
1,110,069
0
1
1,002,396
0
1
0
0
0
The 2012 Economic Census covering the
Retail Trade and Accommodation and Food Services sectors (as
defined by the North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS)) will measure the economic activity of 1.7 million
establishments. The economic census, conducted under authority of
Title 13, United States Code (USC), is the primary source of facts
about the structure and functioning of the Nation's economy.
Economic statistics serve as part of the framework for the national
accounts and provide essential information for government,
business, and the general public.
This economic census collection
was cleared in a previous year but does not impose burden until FY
2013. It was originally cleared for just 1 burden hour as a place
holder. This action will increase the burden to its actual level.
This burden was fully accounted for in the original clearance
request.
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.