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OMB Control No: 0607-0476	ICR Reference No: 200807-0607-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 200507-0607-003
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Current Industrial Reports (CIR) Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/18/2008

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2008
Responses	39,854	16,592
Time Burden (Hours)	28,131	13,998
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

Abstract: The Current Industrial Reports program collects and publishes 10-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis product information on over 4,300 manufactured products. Survey results are available monthly, quarterly, and annually. Government agencies use the data to analyze specific commodities and industries. Approximately 39,000 manufacturing establishments report to the CIR program.

Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 61, 81, 131, 182, 224, 225 Name of Law: null

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 21308	04/21/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 48193	08/18/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Respondent Letters	null, null, null, null, null, null, null, null, null, null, null, null, null
Mandatory Forms & Instructions	MQ313A, M311N, M313N, M313P, MQ333W, MA321T, MA314Q, MA325F, MA325G, MA327C, MA327E, MA331B, MA332Q, MA333A, MA333D, MA333F, MA333M, MA333P, MA334C, MA334D, MA334M, MA335F, MA335J, M311M, MA334Q, MA334T, MA335E, MQ315A, MA334A, M311H, M311J, M311L, MA335K, M311C	Textiles , Animal & Vegetable Fats and Oil (Production, Consumption & Stocks) , Cotton and Raw Linters in Public Storage , Consumption on the Cotton System and Stocks , Metalworking Machinery , Lumber Production & Mill Stocks , Carpet & Rugs , Paints & Allied Products , Pharmaceutical Preparations, Except Biologicals , Refractories , Consumer, Scientific, Technical, and Industrial Glassware , Steel Mill Products , Antifriction Bearings , Farm Machinery and Lawn & Garden Equipment , Construction Machinery , Mining Machinery , Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Warm Air Heating Equipment , Pumps and Compressors , Control Instruments and Systems , Defense, Navigational and Aerospace Electronics , Consumer Electronics , Major Household Appliances , Insulated Wire and Cable , Animal & Vegetable Fats and Oil (Consumption & Stocks) , Electronics Components (renamed) , Meters and Test Devices , Electric Housewares and Fans , Apparel , Analytical and Biomedical Instruments , Animal & Vegetable Fats and Oil (Warehouse Stocks) , Oilseeds, Beans and Nuts (Primary Producers) , Fats and Oils , Wiring Devices and Supplies , Corn (Wet & Dry Producers of Ethanol)
Voluntary Forms & Instructions	M336G, M327G, MQ315B, MQ311A, MQ325A, MQ325B, MQ325F, MQ327D, MQ334P, MQ334R, MA333N, MA311D, MA336G	New Civil Aircraft & Aircraft Engines , Glass Containers , Socks Production , Flour Milling Products , Inorganic Chemicals , Fertilizers and Related Chemicals , Paint, Varnish and Lacuer , Clay Construction Products , Telecommunications , Computers and Peripheral Equipment , Fluid Power Products for Motion Control (Including Aerospace) , Confectionery , Aerospace Industry (Orders, Sales and Backlog)
Current Industrial Reports (CIR) Program (WAVE III - Mandatory and Voluntary)	M311H-M311L, M311M-M311N, M336G-MA327E, MA333D-MA333F, MA334A-MA334C, MA334D-MA334M, MQ334P-MA334Q, MQ334R, MA334T

ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to Agency Discretion
Annual Number of Responses	39,854	16,592	23,262
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	28,131	13,998	14,133
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The burden of this collection is increasing because we are consolidating all the CIR forms under one OMB control number. Control numbers 0607-0392 and 0607-0395 will be discontinued as a result of this action.

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,343,120

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Agency Contact: Mendel Gayle 301 763-4587

On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
	(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
	(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
	(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
	(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
	(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
	(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
	(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
		(i) Why the information is being collected;
		(ii) Use of information;
		(iii) Burden estimate;
		(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
		(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
		(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
	(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
	(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
	(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 08/18/2008