2012 Economic Census - Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) - Precanvass

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form CFS-0001 2012 Economic Census - Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) - Precanvass Form	Modified
SUMMARY OF CHANGES (08262010).doc Supplementary Document	2010-09-16
2012 PRECANVASS SUPPORTING STATEMENT PART B 08242010.doc Supporting Statement B	2010-09-16
2012 PRECANVASS SUPPORTING STATEMENT PART A 08242010.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-09-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3670	2012 Economic Census - Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) - Precanvass Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0921	ICR Reference No: 201009-0607-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200511-0607-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2012 Economic Census - Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) - Precanvass
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/01/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/30/2010
Terms of Clearance: Prior to the commencement of the 2012 Economic Census - Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) - Precanvass forms distribution, the Census Bureau shall provide on its Internet site prominent links to a set of finalized survey forms, including instructions and cover letters, comparable to those provided for the 2007 Economic Census report forms. The final forms and letters shall reflect any changes in the survey year, OMB number expiration date, and Census leadership from those submitted for review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2011	09/30/2011
Responses	100,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	8,333	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: By collecting basic information about shipping activity and measure of size, the Precanvass for the 2012 CFS will greatly improve the sampling efficiency of auxiliary establishments in the 2012 CFS. In addition, the contact and address information collected will improve the reporting accuracy and timeliness of this critical component of the 2012 CFS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 131, 193, 224 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 38976	07/07/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 56981	09/17/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
2012 Economic Census - Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) - Precanvass	CFS-0001	2012 Commodity Flow Survey - Advanced Questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	100,000	0	0	100,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,333	0	0	8,333	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This collection is submitted as a reinstatement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,600,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 09/30/2010

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