Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form M-3(SD) Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey Form	Modified
Appendix D.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-02-06
Appendix C.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-02-06
M3 Supporting Statement Part B 121014.docx Supporting Statement B	2015-03-20
M3 Supporting Statement A 121014.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-03-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3325	Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0008	ICR Reference No: 201503-0607-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201202-0607-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/12/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/16/2015
Terms of Clearance: The Census Bureau shall continue its efforts to improve response rates for the Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey. Prior to the commencement of the Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders 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
Expiration Date	06/30/2018	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2015
Responses	51,600	0	51,600
Time Burden (Hours)	17,200	0	17,200
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This is the only survey that provides monthly statistical information to the government and to industries on the entire manufacturing sector of the economy. These statistics are an essential part of the development of the gross domestic product (GDP), and the survey is designated a "Principal Federal Economic Indicator" by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 131, 182, 193, 224 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 51301	08/28/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 15565	03/24/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey	M-3(SD), M-3(SD)	Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders ,   Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories and Orders

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	51,600	51,600	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	17,200	17,200	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,600,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 04/16/2015

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