IN THIS SURVEY, DATA ON PLANT CAPACITY
ARE GATHERED FROM A SAMPLE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN THE UNITED
STATES. THE DATA ARE USED BY SUCH AGENCIES AS THE FEDERAL RESERVE
BOARD, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, INTERNATIONAL TRADE
ADMINISTRATION, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. DATA ARE USED IN
MEASURING INFLATIONARY PRESSURES, CAPITAL FLOWS, UNDERSTANDING
PRODUCTIVITY DETERMINANTS, AND ANALZYING AND
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.