Service Annual Survey

OMB Control No: 0607-0422	ICR Reference No: 201808-0607-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201606-0607-006
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Service Annual Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/10/2018
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/15/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2018
Responses	91,401	0	82,240
Time Burden (Hours)	139,889	0	306,807
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The survey produces estimates of revenue and expenses, and for selected industries: products, inventories, and revenue from exported services. Data is collected from businesses or other for-profit organizations, not-for-profit institutions, and government hospitals in the United States. These data are needed for national income accounting, productivity, and price measurement. The data also provides a sound statistical basis for the formation of policy by various governmental agencies. The program addresses the highest priority needs of multiple Federal agencies and private users.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 131, 182 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:
	83 FR 12561	03/22/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 37462	08/01/2018
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 Service Annual Survey SAS Worksheets (182 total) Annual Services Report

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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	91,401	82,240	0	9,161	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	139,889	306,807	0	-166,918	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Forms

Short Statement: The large burden decrease is due to the condensed version of the operating expenses question that will appear on all SAS forms. This expense item accounts for a large portion of the burden for all SAS forms, hence the decision to shorten the operating expense question beginning in non-Economic Census years. As previously mentioned, the telemedicine question only impacts six healthcare forms and adds an additional 30 minutes to each.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $8,000,000

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: Andrew Baer 301 763-3183

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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: 08/15/2018

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