The ECPC is also seeking public input on several clarifications to the existing classification system. The clarifications relate to ongoing changes in how businesses organize and structure themselves to efficiently provide goods and services in the economy. The ECPC does not intend to open the entire classification for substantial change in 2012. The ECPC will consider public comments and proposals for changes or modifications that advance the goals of NAICS. The ECPC is also seeking and will consider comments related to consistent classification in an era of greater specialization and globalization.

The January 7 FEDERAL REGISTER provides this invitation for comments.

Comments are due no later than April 7.

The ECPC provides this "anatomy" for today's notice:

• In Part I, the ECPC provides background on the NAICS classification system.
• In Part II, the ECPC is soliciting public comments on the advisability and desirability of reducing national industry detail in the manufacturing sector during a 2012 revision of NAICS.
• Part III includes a solicitation of proposals for new and emerging industries.
• Part IV presents notification of a method to publicize corrections for errors and omissions that are identified in NAICS 2007.
• Part V solicits public comments on the classification of distribution centers, logistics service providers, and sales offices of publishers within NAICS.
• Part VI solicits public comments and suggestions to clarify the classification of establishments that outsource manufacturing transformation activities and provide manufacturing services in the market given the increasing specialization and globalization of business activities in the economy.