[Federal Register: October 26, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 206)]
[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 Classification Report for Construction,
Manufacturing, and Mining Sectors
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 December 27,
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, U.S. Census Bureau, 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.
Prior to conducting the 2007 Economic Census, the Census Bureau
needs to collect a North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS) code from selected construction establishments. Those
establishments selected have a partially assigned NAICS code on the
Census Bureau's Business Register. Collecting this classification
information will ensure the Economic Census mailing list for the
construction sector is complete and accurate prior to the mailing of
the 2007 Economic Census. As a result of this collection, the Census
Bureau will be able to select an efficient sample, thus minimizing the
reporting burden that we impose on construction establishments.
Additionally, this questionnaire will be used to collect a complete
and reliable NAICS code for partially classified manufacturing and
mining establishments. This will ensure these establishments are
tabulated in the correct detailed industry for the 2007 Economic
Census. Many of these establishments will not receive any further
economic census mailings because of their small size, and this will be
our only chance to obtain this detailed industry classification.
Economic data for these cases could be lost if this data were not
collected.
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-99026 to those establishments from the following groups: (1) Any
single unit construction establishment that is partially coded, (2) any
single
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unit manufacturing establishment that is partially coded, or (3) any
single unit mining establishment that is partially coded. The NC-99026
will be used to assign a valid NAICS code.
The NC-99026 will contain a list of codes and descriptions
describing either diverse construction, manufacturing, or mining
activities. Respondents check the box that best describes their
business activity or describe their business activity if no box is
appropriate.
III. Data
OMB Number: Not Available.
Form Number: NC-99026.
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: 50,000.
Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,167.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: $101,716.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: Title 13, U.S.C., Sections, 131 and 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 20, 2005.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-21327 Filed 10-25-05; 8:45 am]
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