2017 Economic Census -- Commodity Flow Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form CFS-1000 2017 Commodity Flow Survey Form	Modified
omb83-i.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-09
B - Major Collection Changes.docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-03
2017 CFS Supporting Stmt Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2016-06-03
2017 CFS Supporting Stmt Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-06-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44656	2017 Commodity Flow Survey Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0932	ICR Reference No: 201606-0607-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201107-0607-005
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2017 Economic Census -- Commodity Flow Survey
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/29/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/24/2016
Terms of Clearance: In the next submission of the ICR for the Commodity Flow Survey (CFS), the Census Bureau shall include a more comprehensive description of specific uses of the Commodity Flow Survey for each agency listed as a user of CFS estimates. Prior to the commencement of the Commodity Flow Survey distribution, the Census Bureau shall provide on its Internet site prominent links to the finalized survey, including instructions and cover letters, comparable to those provided for the 2012 Economic Census. The final survey 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	12/31/2018	12/31/2018
Responses	400,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,000,000	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The 2017 Commodity Flow Survey will provide the only comprehensive source of multi-modal, system-wide data on the volume and pattern of goods movement in the United States. Federal, State, and local governments use the data for making informed decisions for developing and maintaining an efficient transportation infrastructure that supports economic growth and competitiveness. The CFS will collect shipment data from establishments involved in manufacturing, mining, wholesale, and selected retail and services, as well as from auxiliary establishments that support these industries.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 8(b), 131, 193 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 49 USC 6302 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:
	81 FR 12868	03/11/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 39251	06/16/2016
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
2017 Commodity Flow Survey	CFS-1000	2017 Commodity Flow Survey

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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	400,000	0	0	400,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,000,000	0	0	1,000,000	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This collection is submitted as a reinstatement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $20,700,000

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: 06/24/2016

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