98-3852. Annual Surveys in Manufacturing Area  

  • [Federal Register Volume 63, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 17, 1998)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 7754-7755]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 98-3852]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
    
    Bureau of the Census
    [Docket No. 980209032-8032-01]
    
    
    Annual Surveys in Manufacturing Area
    
    AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Commerce.
    
    ACTION: Notice of determination.
    
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    SUMMARY: In conformity with Title 13, United States Code (Sections 61, 
    131, 182, 224, and 225), I have determined that annual data to be 
    derived from the surveys listed below are needed to aid the efficient 
    performance of essential governmental functions and have significant 
    application to the needs of the public and industry. The data derived 
    from these surveys, most of which have been conducted for many years, 
    are not publicly available from nongovernmental or other governmental 
    sources.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy M. Dodds, Manufacturing and 
    Construction Division, Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233, 
    telephone (301) 457-4587.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Census Bureau is authorized to take
    
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    surveys necessary to furnish current data on the subjects covered by 
    the major censuses authorized by Title 13, United States Code. These 
    surveys will provide continuing and timely national statistical data on 
    manufacturing for the period between economic censuses. The latest 
    economic censuses will be conducted for 1997. The data collected in 
    these surveys will be within the general scope and nature of those 
    inquiries covered in the economic censuses.
    
    Annual Current Industrial Reports
    
        Most of the following commodity or product surveys provide data on 
    shipments or production; some provide data on stocks, unfilled orders, 
    orders booked, consumption, and so forth. Reports will be required of 
    all or a sample of establishments engaged in the production of the 
    items covered by the following list of surveys.
        In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 
    3501 et seq., these surveys have been approved by the Office of 
    Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control Numbers 0607-0392, 0607-
    0395, 0607-0476, and 0607-0625.
    
    MA20D--Confectionery
    MA22F--Yarn Production
    MA22K--Knit Fabric Production
    MA22Q--Carpets and Rugs
    MA23D--Gloves and Mittens
    MA24T--Lumber Production and Mill Stocks
    MA28A--Inorganic Chemicals
    MA28B--Inorganic Fertilizer Materials and Related Products
    MA28C--Industrial Gases
    MA28F--Paint and Allied Products
    MA28G--Pharmaceutical Preparations, except Biologicals
    MA31A--Footwear
    MA32C--Refractories
    MA32E--Consumer, Scientific, Technical, and Industrial Glassware
    MA33A--Ferrous Castings
    MA33B--Steel Mill Products
    MA33E--Nonferrous Castings
    MA33L--Insulated Wire and Cable
    MA34K--Steel Shipping Drums and Pails
    MA35A--Farm Machinery and Lawn and Garden Equipment
    MA35D--Construction Machinery
    MA35F--Mining Machinery and Mineral Processing Equipment
    MA35J--Selected Industrial Air Pollution Control Equipment
    MA35L--Internal Combustion Engines
    MA35M--Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment
    MA35N--Fluid Power Products
    MA35P--Pumps and Compressors
    MA35Q--Antifriction Bearings
    MA35R--Computers and Office and Accounting Machines
    MA35U--Coin-Operated Vending Machines
    MA36A--Switchgear, Switchboard Apparatus, Relays, and Industrial 
    Controls
    MA36E--Electric Housewares and Fans
    MA36F--Major Household Appliances
    MA36H--Motors and Generators
    MA36K--Wiring Devices and Supplies
    MA36L--Electric Lighting Fixtures
    MA36M--Consumer Electronics
    MA36P--Communication Equipment
    MA36Q--Semiconductors and Printed Circuit Boards
    MA38B--Selected Instruments and Related Products
    MA38R--Electromedical Equipment
    
        The following list of surveys represents annual counterparts of 
    monthly and quarterly surveys and will cover only those establishments 
    that are not canvassed or do not report in the more frequent surveys. 
    Accordingly, there will be no duplication in reporting. The content of 
    these annual reports will be identical with that of the monthly and 
    quarterly reports.
    
    M20A--Flour Milling Products
    M32G--Glass Containers
    M33D--Aluminum Producers and Importers
    M33J--Inventories of Steel Producing Mills
    M37G/A--New Complete Aircraft and Aircraft Engines, Except Military
    M37L--Truck Trailers
    MQ22D--Consumption on the Woolen System and Worsted Combing
    MQ23A--Apparel (short form)
    MQ23X--Sheets, Pillowcases, and Towels
    MQ32A--Flat Glass
    MQ32D--Clay Construction Products
    MQ34E--Plumbing Fixtures
    MQ36C--Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
    
    Survey of Industrial Research and Development
    
        The Survey of Industrial Research and Development (R&D) measures 
    spending on research and development activities in private U.S. 
    businesses. The Census Bureau collects and compiles this information 
    with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF 
    publishes the results in its publication series. Four data items in the 
    survey provide interim statistics collected in the Census Bureau's 
    economic censuses. These items (total company sales, total company 
    employment, total expenditures, and federally-funded expenditures for 
    research and development conducted within the company) are collected on 
    a mandatory basis under the authority of Title 13. Response to all 
    other data collected for the NSF is voluntary.
        In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 
    3501 et seq., this survey has been approved by the OMB under OMB 
    Control Number 3145-0027.
    
    Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization
    
        The Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization is designed to measure the 
    use of industrial capacity. The survey collects information on actual 
    output and estimates of potential output in terms of value of 
    production. These data are the basis for calculating rates of 
    utilization of full production capability and use of production 
    capability under national emergency conditions.
        In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 
    3501 et seq., this survey has been approved by the OMB under OMB 
    Control Number 0607-0175.
    
    Conclusion
    
        I have, therefore, directed that these annual surveys be conducted 
    for the purpose of collecting the data as described.
    
        Dated: February 10, 1998.
    James F. Holmes,
    Acting Director, Bureau of the Census.
    [FR Doc. 98-3852 Filed 2-13-98; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
02/17/1998
Department:
Census Bureau
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of determination.
Document Number:
98-3852
Pages:
7754-7755 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. 980209032-8032-01
PDF File:
98-3852.pdf