[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 48 (Friday, March 12, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12286-12287]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-6104]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Export Administration
National Security and Critical Technology Assessments of the U.S.
Industrial Base
ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 11, 1999.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room
5327, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. Her ``e''
mail address is LEngel@doc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions
should be directed to Stephen Baker, Trade and Industry Analyst, Bureau
of Export Administration (BXA), Department of Commerce, Room 3876, 14th
and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230 (telephone no. (202)
482-2017 or 3795).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
Commerce/BXA, in coordination with other government agencies and
private entities, conduct assessments of U.S. industries deemed
critical to our national security. The information gathered is needed
to assess the health and competitiveness as well as the needs of the
targeted industry sector in order to maintain a strong U.S. industrial
base.
II. Method of Collection
The information for each industry sector will be collected using a
one-time, mandatory survey. The data will be collected in written or
magnetic form.
III. Data
The survey will collect common as well as sensitive business
performance measure information including but not limited to: past and
estimated future revenues; workforce data; financial information;
production capabilities; shipments; defense conversion; research and
development expenditures; capital expenditures; funding sources;
investments; importing and exporting; and vendor/supply problems.
Subjective information addressing competitiveness issues, the effects
of regulations and policies, technology requirements and business
outlook are also obtained to assist in developing a more comprehensive
analysis.
OMB Number: N/A.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Regular Submission.
Affected Public: Private and publicly owned manufacturers, vendors,
suppliers, developers, as well as regulatory establishments of selected
industries critical to national security.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,000
Estimated Time Per Response: 4.0 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 24,000 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: $630,240 for respondents time--no
equipment or other materials will need to be purchased to comply with
the requirement.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden
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(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.
Dated: March 8, 1999.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer.
[FR Doc. 99-6104 Filed 3-11-99; 8:45 a.m.]
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