This data
collection is approved on the basis of the detailed analysis of
response submitted on January 21, 1992. The thoroughness and scope
of this analysis is commendable and we urge the Census Bureau to
expand and refine this form of response tracking as a means of
improvi the planning of future censuses.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1994
12/31/1994
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THIS PROGRAM SUPPLIES THE KEY MEASURES
OF MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY FOR CENSUS YEARS. ITS RESULTS ARE WIDELY
USED AS BENCHMARKS FOR OTHER STATISTICAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE
BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS' ESTIMATES OF THE GROSS NATIONAL
PRODUCT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ANNUAL PUBLICATION
"INDUSTRIAL OUTLOOK."
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.