Per discussion with Charles Funk, minor corrections will be made to the forms. Final forms should be forwarded to OMB prior to fielding the survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2003
01/31/2003
05/31/2000
59,000
0
53,000
139,000
0
179,000
0
0
0
The Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES) is the current source of comprehensive statistics on business investment in buildings and other structures, machinery, and equipment from private nonfarm businesses. Government agencies use the data to improve economic indicators, evaluate productivity and industrial capacity measures, and analyze economic performance.
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.