CARPETS AND RUGS

OMB Control No: 0607-0559	ICR Reference No: 198805-0607-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 198711-0607-005
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: CARPETS AND RUGS
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/04/1988
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/10/1988
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320 the Census Bureau Carpets and Rugs and Broadwoven Fabrics surveys are approved thru August 1, 1989. We are approving these surveys based on the new information submitted by the Commerce Department (DOC) and the Census Bureau which describes how the DOC's Office of Textiles (OTEXA) determines what domestic textile and apparel data are needed for trade purposes to implement P.L. 99-467. We expect that all future clearance requests whose purpose is to implement P.L. 99-467 will follow the procedures outlined in the DOC's August 2, 1988 memorandum. In addition, we would appreciate being notified of any textile or apparel survey the DOC plans to discontinue before such action is taken. The Department should provide with its next clearance request for these two surveys the following items: 1) Response rates for the mandatory quarterly surveys as compared to the previously conducted voluntary surveys 2) Item nonresponse for each data element 3) Description of the principal uses of the data gathered in these surveys 4) A description of consultations with respondents and recommended future changes to minimize the burden.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/1989	08/31/1989
Responses	280	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	140	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THE U.S. GOVERNMENT HAS A CLEAR NEED FOR INFORMATION ON DOMESTIC OUTPUT IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY TO MONITOR TRAD AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES. THE USERS OF THESE DATA ARE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TRADE ASSOCIATIONS, AND BUSINESS FIRMS. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC WILL BE LARGER CARPET AND RUG MANUFACTURERS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name CARPETS AND RUGS MQ-220

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	280	0	0	280	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	140	0	0	140	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 05/10/1988

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