Current Industrial Reports (CIR) Program

OMB Control No: 0607-0476	ICR Reference No: 200807-0607-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200507-0607-003
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Current Industrial Reports (CIR) Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/20/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/18/2008
Terms of Clearance: Prior to the commencement of the Current Industrial Reports forms distribution, the Census Bureau shall provide on its Internet site prominent links to a set of finalized survey forms, including instructions and cover letters, comparable to those provided for the 2007 Economic Census report forms. The final forms and letters shall reflect any changes in the OMB number expiration date and Census leadership from those submitted for review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2008
Responses	39,854	0	16,592
Time Burden (Hours)	28,131	0	13,998
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Current Industrial Reports program collects and publishes 10-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis product information on over 4,300 manufactured products. Survey results are available monthly, quarterly, and annually. Government agencies use the data to analyze specific commodities and industries. Approximately 39,000 manufacturing establishments report to the CIR program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 61, 81, 131, 182, 224, 225 Name of Law: null

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 21308	04/21/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 48193	08/18/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title Form No. Form Name Respondent Letters Mandatory Forms & Instructions MQ333W, MA321T, MA314Q, MA325F, MA325G, MA327C, MA327E, MA331B, MA332Q, MA333A, MA333D, MA333F, MA333M, MA333P, MA334C, MA334D, MA334M, MA335F, MA335J, M311M, MA334Q, MA334T, MA335E, MQ315A, MA334A, M311H, M311J, M311L, MA335K, M311C, MQ313A, M311N, M313N, M313P Major Household Appliances ,   Insulated Wire and Cable ,   Carpet & Rugs ,   Lumber Production & Mill Stocks ,   Apparel ,   Metalworking Machinery ,   Paints & Allied Products ,   Pharmaceutical Preparations, Except Biologicals ,   Textiles ,   Wiring Devices and Supplies ,   Corn (Wet & Dry Producers of Ethanol) ,   Animal & Vegetable Fats and Oil (Warehouse Stocks) ,   Oilseeds, Beans and Nuts (Primary Producers) ,   Fats and Oils ,   Animal & Vegetable Fats and Oil (Consumption & Stocks) ,   Animal & Vegetable Fats and Oil (Production, Consumption & Stocks) ,   Cotton and Raw Linters in Public Storage ,   Consumption on the Cotton System and Stocks ,   Refractories ,   Consumer, Scientific, Technical, and Industrial Glassware ,   Steel Mill Products ,   Antifriction Bearings ,   Farm Machinery and Lawn & Garden Equipment ,   Construction Machinery ,   Mining Machinery ,   Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Warm Air Heating Equipment ,   Pumps and Compressors ,   Analytical and Biomedical Instruments ,   Control Instruments and Systems ,   Defense, Navigational and Aerospace Electronics ,   Consumer Electronics ,   Electronics Components (renamed) ,   Meters and Test Devices ,   Electric Housewares and Fans Voluntary Forms & Instructions MA333N, MA311D, MA336G, M336G, M327G, MQ315B, MQ311A, MQ325A, MQ325B, MQ325F, MQ327D, MQ334P, MQ334R Telecommunications ,   Computers and Peripheral Equipment ,   Confectionery ,   Fluid Power Products for Motion Control (Including Aerospace) ,   Aerospace Industry (Orders, Sales and Backlog) ,   Flour Milling Products ,   Glass Containers ,   New Civil Aircraft & Aircraft Engines ,   Socks Production ,   Inorganic Chemicals ,   Fertilizers and Related Chemicals ,   Paint, Varnish and Lacuer ,   Clay Construction Products Current Industrial Reports (CIR) Program (WAVE III - Mandatory and Voluntary) M311H-M311L, M311M-M311N, M336G-MA327E, MA333D-MA333F, MA334A-MA334C, MA334D-MA334M, MQ334P-MA334Q, MQ334R, MA334T

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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	39,854	16,592	0	23,262	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	28,131	13,998	0	14,133	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The burden of this collection is increasing because we are consolidating all the CIR forms under one OMB control number. Control numbers 0607-0392 and 0607-0395 will be discontinued as a result of this action.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,343,120

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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

Agency Contact: Mendel Gayle 301 763-4587

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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: 08/18/2008

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