This data
collection is approved as revised during the month of August --
specifically 1) expansion of the sample to 8500 with full accountin
of burden and 2) addition of follow-up which should produce an
overall response rate of approximately 80%.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1994
12/31/1994
1,700
0
0
2,266
0
0
0
0
0
COMMERCE IS CONDUCTING AN ASSESSMENT
OF 2000 DEFENSE SUBCONTRACTORS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE FIRMS'
LONG-TERM STRENGTH AND VIABILITY, AS WEL AS TO FIND OUT WHAT
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES WOULD BE USEFL TO THEM IN DIVERSIFYING THEIR
OPERATIONS.
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.