[Federal Register: October 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 198)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Census Bureau
2007 Economic Census General Classification Report
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,
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Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before December 13,
2005.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th
and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet
at DHynek@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions
should be directed to Scott P. Handmaker, Bureau of the Census, Room
1656, Building 3, Washington, DC 20233, and 301-763-7107 or e-mail at
Scott.P.Handmaker@census.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Census Bureau is the preeminent collector 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
non-decennial 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.
This data collection, Form NC-99023, is designed to obtain detailed
classification information in order to assign a North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) code for establishments that are
unclassified and that are partially classified. The NC-99023 will be
used to assign a detailed NAICS code to these establishments.
Accurate and reliable industry and geographic codes are critical to
the Census Bureau statistical programs. New businesses are assigned
industry classification by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
However, many of these businesses cannot be assigned detailed industry
codes because insufficient information is provided by respondents on
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form SS-4 and are therefore
unclassified.
Establishments that are currently partially classified could be
misclassified in the Economic Census without a complete NAICS code.
This refile operation will determine a complete and reliable
classification in order to ensure the establishment is tabulated in the
correct detailed industry for the 2007 Economic Census. For many of
these establishments, this is the only chance to obtain this detailed
industry classification. If these establishments are not mailed as part
of the Economic Census economic data for these cases could be lost.
The failure to collect this classification information will have an
adverse effect on the quality and usefulness of economic statistics and
severely hamper the Census Bureau's ability to effectively classify
establishments under NAICS in the Economic Census and other survey
programs.
The Census Bureau is not requesting any economic data in this
collection. The collection of this NAICS information will greatly
reduce processing costs and ease reporting burden for the 2007 Economic
Census data collection.
II. Method of Collection
The Census Bureau will select establishments to receive this survey
from the Census Bureau's Business Register. The Census Bureau will mail
the NC-99023 to those establishments selected from the mailing list.
The NC-99023 will be used to assign a valid NAICS code. The NC-99023
will contain a list of codes and descriptions. Respondents are to
select the activity which best describes their business by checking the
box next to the activity listed or to describe their principal business
activity if no box can be checked.
III. Data
OMB Number: Not Available.
Form Number: NC-99023.
Type of Review: Regular Review.
Affected Public: Businesses or Other For-profit Institutions, Small
Businesses or Organizations, Non-profit Institutions, State or local
governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 200,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 10 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 33,333.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: $813,659.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., Sections, 131, 224.
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: October 11, 2005.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
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