NIST CALIBRATION SERVICES PERFORMED
FOR INDUSTRY ARE PRICED ACCORDING THE COST OF PERFORMING THE DIRECT
SERVICE FOR THE INDUSTRY CLIENT, PLU A SURCHARGE FOR PART OF THE
UNDERLYING MEASUREMENT RESEARCH. CHANGES THE SURCHARGE HAVE CAUSED
SOME CHANGES IN DEMAND FOR THESE SERVICES, PLUS ALLEGED IMPACTS ON
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CLIENTS. THIS STUDY WI DOCUMENT THROUGH
SURVEY DATA THE ACTUAL IMPACTS ON INDUSTRY.
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.