Prior to the
commencement of the Information and Communication Technology Survey
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 2012 Economic Census report forms. The final forms,
instructions, 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
07/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2014
45,000
0
47,250
79,286
0
84,610
0
0
0
The Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) survey will collect selected capitalized and
non-capitalized expense data for equipment and software from
private nonfarm businesses. Government agencies will use the data
to improve economic indicators, evaluate productivity and analyze
economic performance.
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.