The Industry Classification Report collects information on businesses to obtain proper industry classification. This information is used to update the sampling frame for the 2017 Economic Census and other current business surveys. In fiscal years 2016 and 2017, the Census Bureau will contact 125,000 establishments that have been assigned a partial NAICS code from administrative records to determine a complete industry classification.
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.