Approval is
granted under the following terms of clearance: 1. An OMB-83C
Change Worksheet will be submitted the first quarter of FY2003 to
update Item 13, Response Hours.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2004
07/31/2004
633,007
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0
1
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The 2002 Economic Census covering the
Utilities; Transportation and Warehousing; Finance and Insurance,
and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Sectors will measure the
economic activity of more than 994,000 establishments classified in
the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The
economic census, conducted under authority of Title 13, USC, is the
primary source of facts about the structure and functioning of the
Nation's economy and features unique industry and geographic
detail. Economic census statistics serve as part of the frame- work
for the national accounts and provide essential
information.
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.