Prior to the commencement of the Foreign Airline Operators' Revenues and Expenses in the United States survey distribution, the Bureau of Economic Analysis shall provide on its Internet site prominent links to a complete set of finalized survey forms, including instructions and cover letters.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2016
180
0
200
1,060
0
1,020
0
0
0
The BE-9, quarterly survey is used to obtain data for preparation of the transportation accounts of the U.S. International Transactions Accounts. Data are obtained from foreign air carriers operating in the United States.
This request is for an extension without change of a currently approved collection. The estimated change in the burden hours is an increase of 40 hours (from 1,020 to 1,060). There has been an overall increase, from 41 to 44, in the estimated number of respondents meeting the (unchanged) mandatory requirements for filing on a quarterly basis. Additionally, there has been an overall decrease, from 9 to 1, in the estimated number of respondents that would file exemption claims.
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.