Prior to the
commencement of the 2012 Economic Census Covering the Manufacturing
Sector 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
12/31/2013
12/31/2013
12/31/2013
291,000
0
1
693,000
0
1
0
0
0
The 2012 Economic Census covering the
Manufacturing Sector will measure the economic activity of more
than 291,000 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.
This economic census collection
was cleared in a previous year but does not impose burden until FY
2013. It was originally cleared for just 1 burden hour as a place
holder. This action will increase the burden to its actual level.
This burden was fully accounted for in the original clearance
request.
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.