The 1997 Economic Census covering the professional, scientific, and technical services; management, support, waste management, and remediation services; educational services; health and social assistance; arts, entertainment, and recreation; and other services, except public administration sectors, will measure the economic activity of more than 2.0 million establishments classified in NAICS. The economic census, conducted under authority of title 13 U.S.C. is the primary source of facts about the structure and functioning of the Nation's economy and features unique industry and geographic detail.
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.