[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 77 (Friday, April 19, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17274-17275]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-9726]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of the Census
1997 Economic Census Covering Auxiliary Establishments
ACTION: Proposed agency information collection activity; 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 June 18, 1996.
ADDRESS: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, Acting
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room
5327, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions
should be directed to Jack Moody, Bureau of the Census, Room 2665,
Building 3, Washington, DC 20233 on (301) 457-2689.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Census Bureau is the preeminent collector and provider of
timely, relevant and quality data about the people and economy of the
United States. Economic data are the Census Bureau's primary program
commitment during nondecennial census years. The economic census,
conducted under authority of Title 13 U.S.C., is the primary source of
facts about the structure and functioning of the Nation's economy and
features unique industry and geographic detail. Economic census
statistics serve as part of the framework for the national accounts and
provide essential information for government, business and the general
public. The 1997 Economic Census will cover virtually every sector of
the U. S. economy, including approximately 48,000 auxiliary
establishments as described below.
II. Method of Collection
Establishments covered in this submission will be selected for
mailout from a frame given by the Census Bureau's Standard Statistical
Establishment List. To be eligible for selection, an establishment
must: (I) be an auxiliary establishment, defined as an establishment
primarily engaged in performing management, supervision, general
administrative functions and supporting services for other
establishments of the same company, rather than for the general public
or other business firms; (ii) have been in operation during any part of
1997; and (iii) be located in one of the 50 states or the District of
Columbia. We estimate that the census mail canvass for 1997 will
include approximately 48,000 auxiliary establishments.
III. Data
This information collected from auxiliary establishments will
produce basic statistics for principal activity; sales, operating
receipts, and revenues to other companies; employment; and payroll. It
also will yield a variety of statistics on related topics, including
employment by function and expenses by type.
OMB Number: Not Available.
Form Number: ES-9200.
Type of Review: Regular Review.
Affected Public: Businesses or Other for Profit Institution, Non-
profit Institutions, Small Businesses or Organizations, and State or
Local Governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 48,000.
Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour.
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Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 48,000.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: The cost to the government for this
work is included in the total cost of the 1997 Economic Census,
estimated to be $218 million.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden
(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: April 15, 1996.
Linda Engelmeier,
Acting Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and
Organization.
[FR Doc. 96-9726 Filed 4-18-96; 8:45 am]
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