OMB83i

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION
Please read the instructions before completing this form. For additional forms or assistance in completing this form, contact your
agency's Paperwork Clearance Officer. Send two copies of this form, the collection instrument to be reviewed, the Supporting
Statement, and any additional documentation to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503.
2. OMB CONTROL NUMBER

1. AGENCY/SUBAGENCY ORIGINATING REQUEST

Department of Commerce/ U. S. Census Bureau/ Economic Indicators
Division

a.

0153

b. NONE

4. TYPE OF REVIEW REQUESTED (X one)

3. TYPE OF INFORMATION COLLECTION (X one)

X
a. NEW COLLECTION

a. REGULAR SUBMISSION
b. EMERGENCY - APPROVAL REQUESTED BY:

b. REVISION OF A CURRENTLY APPROVED COLLECTION

X

0607

c. DELEGATED

c. EXTENSION OF A CURRENTLY APPROVED COLLECTION
d. REINSTATEMENT, WITHOUT CHANGE, OF A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED COLLECTION FOR WHICH APPROVAL HAS EXPIRED

5. SMALL ENTITIES
Will this information collection have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities?

e. REINSTATEMENT, WITH CHANGE, OF A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED COLLECTION FOR WHICH APPROVAL HAS EXPIRED

YES
X NO
6. REQUESTED EXPIRATION DATE

X

f. EXISTING COLLECTION IN USE WITHOUT AN OMB CONTROL
NUMBER

a. THREE YEARS FROM APPROVAL DATE
b. OTHER:

7. TITLE

Construction Progress Reporting Surveys: Private Construction Projects (C-700), State and Local Governments Projects (C-700(SL)),
Multifamily Residential Projects (C-700(R)), and Federal Government Projects (C-700 (F))
8. AGENCY FORM NUMBER(S) (if applicable)
C-700, C-700(R), C-700(SL), and C-700(F)
9. KEYWORDS

10. ABSTRACT
The information collected on these forms is used to publish estimates of the monthly value of construction put in place (1) for nonresidential projects owned by
private companies or individuals; (2) for projects owned by state and local government agencies; (3) for multifamily residential building projects owned by private
companies or individuals; and (4) for projects owned by the federal government. These statistics are used extensively by the Federal Government in making policy
decisions and become part of the gross domestic product. The private sector uses the statistics for market analysis and other research.
11. AFFECTED PUBLIC (Mark primary with "P" and all others that apply with "X")
a. INDIVIDUALS OR HOUSEHOLDS

12. OBLIGATION TO RESPOND (Mark primary with "P" and all

d. FARMS

X

a. VOLUNTARY

others that apply with "X")

b. REQUIRED TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN BENEFITS
P e. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
P b. BUSINESS OR OTHER FOR-PROFIT
c. MANDATORY
P f. STATE, LOCAL OR TRIBAL GOVERNMENT
X c. NOT-FOR-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS
13. ANNUAL REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING HOUR BURDEN
14. ANNUALIZED COST TO RESPONDENTS (In thousands of dollars)
a. NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS
b. TOTAL ANNUAL RESPONSES
(1) Percentage of these responses collected electronically
c. TOTAL ANNUAL HOURS REQUESTED
d. CURRENT OMB INVENTORY
e. DIFFERENCE (+, -)
f.

EXPLANATION OF
DIFFERENCE:

25,000
300,000
37
58,333
56,000
2,333

a. TOTAL CAPITAL/STARTUP COSTS
c. TOTAL ANNUALIZED COST REQUESTED
d. CURRENT OMB INVENTORY
e. DIFFERENCE (+, -)
f.

(2) Adustment (+, -)

16. FREQUENCY OF RECORDKEEPING OR REPORTING (X all that apply)

"P" and all others that apply with "X")
b. PROGRAM EVALUATION
c. GENERAL PURPOSE STATISTICS
d. AUDIT

17. STATISTICAL METHODS
Does this information collection employ
statistical methods?
X

YES

OMB FORM 83-I, 10/95

a. RECORDKEEPING
e. PROGRAM PLANNING
OR MANAGEMENT

NO

f. RESEARCH
g. REGULATORY OR
COMPLIANCE

0.00
0.00

(2) Adustment (+, -)

2,333

15. PURPOSE OF INFORMATION COLLECTION (Mark primary with

P

EXPLANATION OF DIFFERENCE:
(1) Program change (+, -)

(1) Program change (+, -)

a. APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS

0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0

b. TOTAL ANNUAL COSTS (O&M)

X

b. THIRD PARTY DISCLOSURE

c. REPORTING:
(1) On Occasion

(2) Weekly

(4) Quarterly

(5) Semi-Annually

(7) Biennially

(8) Other (Describe)

X

(3) Monthly
(6) Annually

18. AGENCY CONTACT (Person who can best answer questions regarding the content of this
submission)
a. NAME

Erica M. Filipek

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

(301) 763-5161

OMB CONTROL NUMBER

TITLE

Construction Progress Reporting Surveys: Private Construction Projects (C-700), State and
Local Governments Projects (C-700(SL)), Multifamily Residential Projects (C-700(R)), and
Federal Government Projects (C-700 (F))
19. CERTIFICATION FOR PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSIONS
0607

0153

a. PROGRAM OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION (Internal DOC Use Only)
Type name Enrique Lamas, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Deputy Director, U.S. Census Bureau

ENRIQUE LAMAS

Digitally signed by ENRIQUE LAMAS
Date: 2018.11.26 14:12:55 -05'00'

Date

11/26/2018

On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request
complies with 5 CFR 1320.9.
NOTE: The text of 5 CFR 1320.9, and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3), appear at the end of the
instructions. The certification is to be made with reference to those regulatory provisions as set forth in the
instructions.
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 (see note in Item 19 of the instructions);
(i) If applicable, it uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology; and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item below and explain the
reason in Item 18 of the Supporting Statement.

b. SENIOR OFFICIAL OR DESIGNEE CERTIFICATION
Type name Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer

OMB FORM 83-I (BACK), 10/95

Date