Construction Progress Reporting Surveys (Private Construction Projects (C-700), State and Local Governments Projects (C-700(SL) and Multi-Family Residential Projects (C-700 (R)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form C-700 Collection from businesses Form and Instruction	Modified
Form C-700(SL) Collection from Stat & Local Governments Form and Instruction	Modified
2k10_Supporting Statement_C700-Part B Rev1 .doc Supporting Statement B	2010-05-06
2k10_Supporting Statement_C700-Part A Rev1 .doc Supporting Statement A	2010-03-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3377	Collection from businesses Form and Instruction	Modified
192191	Collection From Federal Government Other-Follow-up Letters	New
178814	Collection from Stat & Local Governments Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0153	ICR Reference No: 201002-0607-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200702-0607-007
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Construction Progress Reporting Surveys (Private Construction Projects (C-700), State and Local Governments Projects (C-700(SL) and Multi-Family Residential Projects (C-700 (R)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/20/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/17/2010
Terms of Clearance: Prior to the commencement of the Construction Progress Reporting Surveys (Private Construction Projects (C-700), State and Local Governments Projects (C-700(SL) and Multi-Family Residential Projects (C-700 (R)forms distribution, the Census Bureau shall provide on its Internet site prominent links to a set of finalized survey forms, including instructions and cover letters, comparable to those provided for the 2007 Economic Census report forms. The final forms and letters shall reflect any changes in the survey year, OMB number expiration date, and Census leadership from those submitted for review. The Census Bureau will also revise letter C-700-L1c as discussed with John Tremblay.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2010
Responses	252,000	0	234,000
Time Burden (Hours)	54,600	0	50,700
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected on these forms is used to publish estimates of the monthly value of construction put in place (1) for nonresidential projects owned by private companies or individuals; (2) for projects owned by state and local government agencies; (3) for multifamily residential building projects owned by private companies or individuals; and (4) for projects owned by the federal government. These statistics are used extensively by the Federal Government in making policy decisions and become part of the gross domestic product. The private sector uses the statistics for market analysis and other research.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 182 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 51255	10/06/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 12495	03/16/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Collection from Stat & Local Governments	C-700(SL)	Construction Project Report -- State & Local Government Projects
Collection From Federal Government	C-700(SL)	Construction Project Report - Federal Government Projects
Collection from businesses	C-700, C-700(R)	Construction Project Report - Private Construction Projects ,   Construction Project Report -- Multi-family Residential Projects

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	252,000	234,000	0	30,000	-12,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	54,600	50,700	0	6,500	-2,600	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The change in burden reflects the drop in the number of respondents/projects sampled due to the decline in construction activity, and the increase in the number of respondents due to the addition of form C-700 (F) to capture federal construction spending.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,800,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/10/2010

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