Within three
weeks of receiving this Notice of Action, the Census Bureau shall
upload to ROCIS representative samples of "2007 Economic Census
Industry Information Sheets" that contain PRA public reporting
burden and "public protection clause" information. Prior to the
commencement of the 2007 Economic Census report form mailings, the
Census Bureau shall provide prominent links to a complete set of
finalized 2007 Economic Census report forms, including instructions
and information sheets, comparable to those provided for the 2002
Economic Census report forms. Prior to the commencement of the 2007
Economic Census report form mailings, the Census Bureau shall
submit a nonmaterial/nonsubstantive change request via ROCIS that
provides the appropriate burden hour estimates for the 2007
Economic Census in lieu of the one hour placeholder submitted with
this request.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2008
12/31/2008
205,000
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The 2007 Economic Census covering the
Manufacturing Sector will measure the economic activity of more
than 345,000 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 framework for the
national accounts and provide essential information for government,
business, and the general public.
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.