Census should take steps to improve the tracking of all responses to the CIR, even those received by fax or obtained through telephone follow-up operations. Annual response rates therefore, should reflect actual data received for the collection year. Census should provide to OMB by Fall 2004 an update of the matrix in Attachment E-3 reflecting response rates for the` 2003 collection year. Also, Census should carefully evaluate the utility of continuing collections for forms that have less than a 70 percent response rate or an 80 percent coverage rate. By the end of calendar year 2003, Census should inform OMB of plans to improve response rates or discontinue collections with poor response rates.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2005
09/30/2005
09/30/2002
11,641
0
3,668
10,274
0
2,544
0
0
0
The Current Industrial Reports program collects and publishes 10- digit North American Industry Classifiation System (NAICS) basis product information on over 4,300 manufactured products. Survey results are available monthly, quarterly, and annually. Govern- ment agencies use the data to analyze specific commodities and industries. Approximately 36,000 manufacturing establishments report to the CIR program.
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.
Current Industrial Reports (CIR) Program (Wave III-Mandatory and Voluntary)