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.