Approval is for 54,000 responses and 49,500 hours of burden to be incurred in FY98.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2000
03/31/2000
54,000
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The 1997 Economic Census of the Outlying Areas, conducted under the authority of Title 13 U.S.C., is the primary source of dependable facts about the structure and functioning of the out- lying areas' economies. The census provides the only source of data at a geographic level equivalent to U.S. counties. Economic census statistics provide benchmarks for indexes of industrial production, business activities, and sales. Census data provide a framework for estimating the areas gross product and provide essential information for government, business, and the general public.
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:
(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;
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.
1997 Economic Census of Outlying Areas Covering Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands