Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs

OMB Control No: 0607-0986	ICR Reference No: 201603-0607-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201507-0607-003
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs
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: 06/01/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/16/2016
Terms of Clearance: OMB encourages continued collaboration between the Census Bureau and the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics on this collection and its topical modules. Such consultation will allow both agencies to complement and leverage statistical and analytical findings from the Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs (ASE) and the forthcoming Micro-business Research and Development and Innovation Survey (Micro-BRDIS). The Census Bureau should also seek public comment on the ASE topical modules for 2016 and 2017. Given the 65 percent expected response rate, the Census Bureau shall submit with the next ASE ICR a nonresponse bias analysis indicating its confidence in the results of the annual ASEs. Prior to the commencement of the Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs distribution, the Census Bureau shall provide on its Internet site prominent links to the finalized survey, including instructions and cover letters, comparable to those provided for the 2012 Economic Census. The final survey and letters shall reflect any changes in the survey year, OMB number expiration date, and Census leadership from those submitted for review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2019	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2017
Responses	290,000	0	290,000
Time Burden (Hours)	169,167	0	169,167
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Census Bureau conducts the Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs to improve the timely measurement of business dynamics in the United States. Data are used by government programs, industry leaders, economic and social analysts/researchers and entrepreneurs. Data are used to assess business assistance needs; plan, direct and assess programs; and analyze economic conditions. The data are needed to evaluate the extent 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, or 1120).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 8(b), 131, 182 Name of Law: null    EO: EO 11625 Name/Subject of EO: Section 1(a)(3)

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	02/15/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 12867	03/11/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs ASE Worksheet for Respondents' Records ASE Worksheet for Respondents' Records

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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	290,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	169,167	169,167	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

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: $3,400,000

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: 03/16/2016

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