The 1990 Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM) is approved on condition that Form MA-1000(B), which duplicates data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) under OMB# 1220-0032, will not be used. We will however provide expedited review for use of this or a similar form to collect any residual data beyond that which is available from the BLS collection. Prior to submission of a request for collection o data to enable coding of unclassified or partially classified businesses, the Census Bureau (CB) should develop with BLS a detailed plan to use BLS data within the time-frame of the 1990 ASM to resolve as many outstanding cases as possible. OMB will initiate immediate discussions with IRS, CB, and BLS to resolve any questions relating to data exchange between CB and BLS. The CB/BLS plan must demonstrate that the data to be collected do n duplicate data already collected by BLS. Additional sampling to improve the coverage of the ASM will also be considered at that time. OMB will work with CB, BLS and any other interested parties to elimina the duplication and assure the fullest practical coverage for the 1990 and future surveys in this series.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1992
01/31/1992
01/31/1991
58,000
0
81,000
196,000
0
205,900
0
0
0
THIS PROGRAM SUPPLIES THE KEY MEASURES OF MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY FOR INTERCENSAL YEARS. ITS RESULTS ARE WIDELY USED AS A BENCHMARK FOR OTHER STATISTICAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD'S INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION, THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS' ESTIMATES OF THE GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE'S ANNUAL PUBLICATION, "INDUSTRIAL OUTLOOK."
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.