[Federal Register: January 30, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 20)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Census Bureau
2002 Economic Census Construction Sector Refile Survey
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 April 2, 2001.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Madeleine Clayton,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room
6086, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via
the Internet at mclayton@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions
should be directed to James E. Kristoff, Bureau of the Census, Room
2129, Building 4, Washington, DC 20233-6100, and 301-457-4631 or email
at James.E.Kristoff@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
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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 2002 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) will
introduce a major revision to the construction sector. In order to
update the 2002 Economic Census mailing list, the Census Bureau must
collect additional information from selected construction businesses.
This information will permit us to introduce an efficient sample,
minimizing the reporting burden we impose on construction
establishments.
These changes to NAICS for the construction sector will be
implemented in the 2002 Economic Census. The failure to collect this
additional classification information prior to the economic census
would substantially increase the number of sampled construction
establishments, result in many businesses receiving the incorrect form,
and jeopardize the Census Bureau's ability to implement NAICS in the
economic census.
II. Method of Collection
The Census Bureau will mail out Form NC-9926 to the following
groups of establishments: (1) any single unit construction
establishment that is only partially coded or (2) any single unit
construction establishment that is currently classified in a NAICS
industry that will be split into two or more NAICS industries for the
2002 Economic Census.
The form will contain a list of codes and descriptions describing
diverse construction activities. Respondents simply 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-9926.
Type of Review: Regular Review.
Affected Public: Businesses or Other for Profit Organizations,
Small Businesses or Organizations, Non-profit Institutions, and State
or Local Governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 150,000.
Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12,500 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: $190,000.
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: January 23, 2001.
Madeleine Clayton,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer.
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