2017 Economic Census of Island Areas

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
IA Attachment I.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-03
IA Attachment G.xlsx Supplementary Document	2017-05-03
IA Attachment F.docx Supplementary Document	2017-03-09
IA Attachment E.xlsx Supplementary Document	2017-05-03
IA Supporting Statement B_jp(3).docx Supporting Statement B	2017-05-05
IA Supporting Statement A.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-03-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
45713	2012 Economic Census of Island Areas Other-A. Electronic Questionnaire Instrument Path Numbers and Ti	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0937	ICR Reference No: 201703-0607-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201302-0607-005
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2017 Economic Census of Island Areas
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/05/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/14/2017
Terms of Clearance: The agency agrees to prepare a nonresponse bias analysis for the 2017 Economic Census (and of Island Areas) if response rates observed warrant such an analysis per the standards established in OMB Statistical Policy Directive 2. The agency agrees to submit such an analysis and its recommendations for any change of procedure upon submission of the 2022 Economic Census (and of Island Areas).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	51,072	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	51,072	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The 2017 Economic Census of Island Areas covering 18 sectors (as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)) will measure the economic activity of 51,072 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 territories' economies. 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, 191 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 43573	07/05/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 13307	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
2012 Economic Census of Island Areas	Draft Previews of Questionnaires	Draft Previews of Questionnaires

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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	51,072	0	0	51,072	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	51,072	0	0	51,072	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 a reinstatement.

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

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]? 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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