The frequency of
this survey has been revised from triennial to quinquennial since
the design can only be executed at the time of an Economic
Census.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1994
02/28/1994
10,000
0
0
2,500
0
0
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY IS NEEDED TO MEASURE
PATTERNS OF USE AND DIFFUSION OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
TECHNOLOGIES. THE DATA WILL BE USED TO EVALUAT THE RATE OF CHANGE
IN TECHNOLOGY USAGE BY DOMESTIC MANUFACTURERS. APPROXIMATELY 10,000
ESTABLISHMENTS WILL RECEIVE THE FORM.
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.