2017 Economic Census

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Attachment L.docx Supplementary Document	2017-03-09
Attachment K.docx Supplementary Document	2017-03-09
Attachment J.xlsx Supplementary Document	2017-03-09
Attachment I.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-03-09
Attachment H.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-03-09
G-2.xlsx Supplementary Document	2017-03-09
G-1.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-03-09
EC17 Supporting Statement Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2017-03-09
EC17 Supporting Statement Part A.doc Supporting Statement A	2017-03-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
226010	2017 Economic Census Other-Electronic Questionnaire Instrument Path Numbers, Titles,	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0998	ICR Reference No: 201703-0607-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2017 Economic Census
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/01/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/14/2017
Terms of Clearance: Very strong submission. Thank you!

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	4,214,680	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	5,691,972	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The 2017 Economic Census covering 18 sectors (as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)) will measure the economic activity of 7.4 million establishments. The economic census, conducted under authority of Title 13, United States Code (USC), is the primary source of facts about the structure and functioning of the Nation's economy. Economic statistics serve as part of the framework for the national accounts and provide essential information for government, business, and the general public.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 131 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:
	81 FR 43571	07/05/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 13308	03/10/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
2017 Economic Census	Draft Previews -- Sector 21, Draft Previews -- Sectors 31-33, Draft Previews -- Sector 42, Draft Previews -- Sector 52, Draft Previews -- Sectors 48-49, Draft Previews -- Sector 51, Draft Previews -- Sector 53, Draft Previews -- Sector 54, Draft Previews -- Sector 55, Draft Previews -- Sector 61, Draft Previews -- Sector 71, Draft Previews -- Sector 72, Draft Previews -- Sector 81, Draft Previews -- Sectors 44-45, Draft Previews -- Sector 22, Draft Previews -- Sector 23, Draft Previews -- Sector 56, Draft Previews -- Sector 62	Draft Previews -- Sector 21 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 22 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 23 ,   Draft Previews -- Sectors 31-33 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 42 ,   Draft Previews -- Sectors 44-45 ,   Draft Previews -- Sectors 48-49 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 51 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 52 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 53 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 54 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 55 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 56 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 61 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 62 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 71 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 72 ,   Draft Previews -- Sector 81

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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	4,214,680	0	0	4,214,680	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,691,972	0	0	5,691,972	0	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: This collection is submitted as new.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $657,927,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 03/14/2017

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