In the next submission for OMB approval, Census should describe all research efforts to offer respondents an electronic reporting option. After completion of the 2002 Economic Census, efforts should be made to evaluate the size of particular survey panels, especially for sectors that have a fair number of relatively small establishments. The next submission should address substantive changes made to the design of these samples, and should relate those changes to the response rates achieved during this 3 year period as well as those anticipated for the next 3 year period. Census should also continue reporting the detailed information on response rates as done in this clearance - this is a significant improvement to the documentation for this program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2006
09/30/2006
08/31/2003
10,614
0
13,661
9,519
0
8,522
0
0
0
The Current Industrial Reports program collects and publishes 10-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis product information on over 4,300 manufactured products. Survey results are available monthly, quarterly, and annually. Government agencies use the data to analyze specific commodities and industries. Approximately 36,000 mnaufacturing establish- ments report to the CIR program.
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.