INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION CODES'. SSEL
PROVIDES: (1) A STANDARD BASIS FOR ASSIGNING INDUSTRIAL
CLASSIFICATION CODES OF ESTABLISHMENTS ENGAGED IN ALL AREAS OF
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, (2) A SINGLE UNIVERSE FOR THE SELECTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF STATISTICAL SAMPLES OF ESTABLISHMENTS LEGAL
ENTITIES, OR ENTERPRISES, AND (3) ESTABLISHMENT LEVEL DATA FROM
MULTIESTABLISHMENT COMPANIES THAT ARE SUMMARIZED AND PUBLISHED IN
THE ANNUAL COUNTY BUSINESS PATTERNS SERIES OF REPORTS.
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.