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Questions

Sector Questions

1.    What if the form I received does not apply to my business or operation?

2.    If I don't have information should I leave an item blank?

3.    Are religious organizations covered by the Economic Census?

4.    Are pet care services, such as kennels, pet training and grooming, covered by the Economic Census?

Answers

Sector Questions

1. What if the form I received does not apply to my business or operation?

It is important that your business provide data for the 2002 Economic Census. Use the form you received to provide census information for your business. Each form was designed to have some flexibility in use. Using it will help you provide a timely response, and we will contact you if we have any questions. If you cannot use the form that you have, please contact us.

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2. If I don't have information should I leave an item blank?

No. Please provide your best estimate of any item that is not available from your business records. Identify and explain any estimate you provide in the "Remarks" section available on most forms (after Item 29). However, if an item does not apply to your establishment, you may leave it blank.

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3. Are religious organizations covered by the Economic Census?

Possibly. Establishments of religious organizations either engaged in (1) worship or religious study or training (e.g., churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues, temples) or (2) administering an organized religion or promoting religious activities are not covered by the 2002 Economic Census. However, establishments operated by religious organizations engaged in activities covered by the Economic Census (e.g., social assistance services, hospitals, nursing homes, publishing houses, producers of religious broadcast programming for radio and television stations) are covered and the religious organization should file a census report form for each of these establishments.

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4. Are pet care services, such as kennels, pet training and grooming, covered by the Economic Census?

Yes. Pet care services, such as kennels, pet training and grooming are covered for the first time in the 2002 Economic Census. Pet care businesses should use form OS-81202 to answer the 2002 Economic Census.

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