If alternate
formats for reporting, including electronic options, have not been
implemented by the next extension request for the Survey of Plant
Capacity Utilization, Census Bureau should describe steps taken in
2001-2004 to provide reporting options other than mail out/mail
back. An implementation plan to provide reporting options should
also be specified in the next request to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2004
09/30/2004
11/30/2001
17,000
0
17,000
38,250
0
38,250
0
0
0
This survey collects data on plant
capacity from a sample of manufacturing establishments in the
United States. The data are used by the Federal Reserve Board, the
Federal Emergency Manage- ment Agency, the Defense Logistic Agency
and the Institute for Defense Analysis. Data are used to measure
inflationary pressure change in capital and capacity growth. Data
are also used to assess the ability to meet demands under national
emergency situations.
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.