Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs

OMB Control No: 0607-0986	ICR Reference No: 201507-0607-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/04/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/04/2015
Terms of Clearance: Given that there was not time to incorporate public comments this round and given the Census Bureau's stated intention to test or otherwise address them for the next survey cycle, OMB looks forward to receiving an updated proposal in a timely manner for subsequent survey rounds. OMB also encourages continued collaboration with the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics on this collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2017	36 Months From Approved
Responses	290,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	169,167	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: To improve the timely measurement of business dynamics in the United States by conducting the Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs (ASE). Data would be used by government programs, industry leaders, economics and social analysts/researchers and entrepreneurs. Data world be used to assess business assistance needs; plan, direct and assess programs and analyze economic conditions. The data are needed to evaluate the extend and growth of business ownership by women minorities, and veterans. ASE is a sample survey of 290,000 employer businesses that report business activity to the IRS (Forms 941, 944, 1120).

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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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 7411	02/10/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 45505	07/30/2015
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 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs ASE-L1, Centurion Centurion Sceenshots ,   Initial Mail and Follow Up Letters

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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	290,000	0	0	290,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	169,167	0	0	169,167	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: New collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,600,000

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Patrice Norman 301 763-7198

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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: 08/04/2015

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