This survey is approved through March 31, 1992 for the purpose of evaluating the new survey design, with the understanding that the annual component of the new design will replace the existing annual apparel survey. During the period of clearance, the Census Bureau wil maintain complete and accurate records of response to both quarterly and annual components of the survey in order to evaluate the effect of the shift of reporting burden from the annual series to the quarterly series. This evaluation should be submitted for OMB review no later than December 28, 1991. An action to remove the Annual Apparel Survey (omb# 0607-0604) from the current inventory should be submitted as soo as follow-up of the 1989 annual survey is completed.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1992
03/31/1992
03/31/1991
11,000
0
8,000
9,750
0
4,000
0
0
0
THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, LABOR, STATE AND TREASURY AND THE U. S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE USE THESE DATA TO MONITOR POTENTIAL MARKET DISRUPTIONS RELATED TO APPAREL TRADE AGREEMENTS. OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, BUSINESS FIRMS, AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS USE THESE DATA TO MONITOR THE DOMESTIC APPAREL INDUSTRIES.
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.