81 FR 9424 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; 2017 Economic Census, Industry Classification Report

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 37 (February 25, 2016)

Page Range		9424-9425
FR Document		2016-03958

The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

U.S. Census Bureau


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; 2017 Economic 
Census, Industry Classification Report

AGENCY: U.S. Census Bureau, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be submitted on 
or before April 25, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet 
at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Scott Handmaker, Chief, Classifications 
Processing Branch, U.S. Census Bureau, 8K149, Washington, DC 20233, 
Telephone: 301-763-7107; Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    It is important to have a complete North American Industry 
Classification System (NAICS) based code for each establishment in the 
Census Bureau's business register prior to the economic census. The 
economic census, conducted under authority of Title 13 U.S.C., Section 
131 is the primary source of facts about the structure and functioning 
of the Nation's economy and features unique industry and geographic 
detail. Economic census statistics serve as part of the framework for 
the national accounts and provide essential information for government, 
business, and the general public.
    The Industry Classification Report collects data from 
establishments in all NAICS sectors that are covered by the economic 
census with the purpose of assigning an accurate 8-digit NAICS based 
code for use in the 2017 Economic Census. The Industry Classification 
Report collects data about businesses in such areas as: Primary 
business activity, class of customer (if the establishment is a 
wholesaler or retailer), and primary goods sold or services provided. 
This survey, conducted in fiscal years 2016 and 2017, samples 
approximately 120,000 businesses each year.
    The Census Bureau will select establishments to receive this survey 
from the Census Bureau's business register. The Census Bureau will mail 
a letter to establishments that have been assigned a partial NAICS code 
by administrative records or are unclassified in the business register. 
Additionally, other categories of administrative records may be 
identified.
    Collecting this classification information will ensure the mailing 
list for the targeted sectors is complete and accurate prior to the 
mailing of the 2017 Economic Census. The information gathered will also 
be used to determine whether an establishment will be included in the 
data collection for the 2017 Economic Census, and if so, what are the 
appropriate North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) 
product lines to be displayed for that establishment on their 2017 
Economic Census questionnaire. Many businesses are small and will not 
be asked to participate in the 2017 Economic Census. This survey is the 
only way to obtain an accurate 8-digit NAICS-based code for these small 
businesses, represented in the census through the use of administrative 
data only. In other cases, the Census Bureau produces sample estimates. 
The results of this collection will be used to select a statistically 
reliable and efficient sample, minimizing the reporting burden on 
sampled sectors. Proper NAICS classification data ensures high quality 
economic statistics while reducing respondent burden and overall 
processing costs. Failure to collect this data will have an adverse 
effect on the quality and usefulness of economic information provided 
by the Census Bureau.

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    There are no new questions on this survey since it was last 
conducted in preparation for the 2012 Economic Census. However, there 
will no longer be a paper form on which to report. Respondents can 
report over the Internet or by telephone. We will work with individual 
respondents if reporting on the Internet or by telephone presents 
difficulties.
    Minimal changes will be made to the wording and organization of 
existing questions and instructions.

II. Method of Collection

    We will collect this information over the Internet and by 
telephone. Respondents will receive a letter directing them to the 
Internet to report their information. Follow up letters will be mailed 
for establishments that have not responded by a certain date. 
Throughout the survey, telephone assistance will be available for 
respondents with questions and for those that cannot report over the 
Internet.

III. Data

    OMB Number: None.
    Form Number: None. The information will be gathered electronically.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Businesses and Organizations (both profit and non-
profit); State and Local Governments; Small Businesses.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 125,000 business firms annually.
    Estimated Time per Response: 7 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 14,583 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C. Sections 131 and 193.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: February 19, 2016.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
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7602. Copies of the submission(s) may Description of Respondents: Business and features unique industry and
be obtained by calling (202) 720–8958. or other for-profit. geographic detail. Economic census
An agency may not conduct or Number of Respondents: 38. statistics serve as part of the framework
sponsor a collection of information Frequency of Responses: Reporting: for the national accounts and provide
unless the collection of information on occasion. essential information for government,
displays a currently valid OMB control Total Burden Hours: 2,000. business, and the general public.
number and the agency informs The Industry Classification Report
Charlene Parker,
potential persons who are to respond to collects data from establishments in all
Departmental Information Collection
the collection of information that such NAICS sectors that are covered by the
Clearance Officer.
persons are not required to respond to economic census with the purpose of
[FR Doc. 2016–03974 Filed 2–24–16; 8:45 am]
the collection of information unless it assigning an accurate 8-digit NAICS
displays a currently valid OMB control BILLING CODE 3410–15–P
based code for use in the 2017
number. Economic Census. The Industry
Rural Utilities Service Classification Report collects data about
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
businesses in such areas as: Primary
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U.S. Census Bureau business activity, class of customer (if
and Specifications for Materials and
the establishment is a wholesaler or
Construction.
OMB Control Number: 0572–0131. Proposed Information Collection; retailer), and primary goods sold or
Summary of Collection: The Rural Comment Request; 2017 Economic services provided. This survey,
Electrification Act of 1936, 7 U.S.C. 901 Census, Industry Classification Report conducted in fiscal years 2016 and
et seq., as amended, (RE Act) in Sec. 4 2017, samples approximately 120,000
AGENCY: U.S. Census Bureau, businesses each year.
(7 U.S.C. 904) authorizes and empowers Commerce.
the Administrator of the Rural Utilities The Census Bureau will select
ACTION: Notice. establishments to receive this survey
Service (RUS) to make loans in the
several States and Territories of the SUMMARY: The Department of from the Census Bureau’s business
United States for rural electrification Commerce, as part of its continuing register. The Census Bureau will mail a
and the furnishing and improving of effort to reduce paperwork and letter to establishments that have been
electric energy to persons in rural areas. respondent burden, invites the general assigned a partial NAICS code by
RUS’ Administrator is authorized to public and other Federal agencies to administrative records or are
provide financial assistance to take this opportunity to comment on unclassified in the business register.
borrowers for purposes provided in the proposed and/or continuing information Additionally, other categories of
RE Act by guaranteeing loans made by collections, as required by the administrative records may be
the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, identified.
Finance Corporation, the Federal Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. Collecting this classification
Financing Bank, and other lending 3506(c)(2)(A)). information will ensure the mailing list
agencies. These loans are for a term of for the targeted sectors is complete and
DATES: To ensure consideration, written accurate prior to the mailing of the 2017
up to 35 years and are secured by a first
mortgage on the borrower’s electric comments must be submitted on or Economic Census. The information
system. Manufacturers, wishing to sell before April 25, 2016. gathered will also be used to determine
their products to RUS electric ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments whether an establishment will be
borrowers, request RUS consideration to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental included in the data collection for the
for acceptance of their products and Paperwork Clearance Officer, 2017 Economic Census, and if so, what
submit letters of request with Department of Commerce, Room 6616, are the appropriate North American
certifications as to the origin of 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Product Classification System (NAPCS)
manufacture of the products and Washington, DC 20230 (or via the product lines to be displayed for that
include certified data demonstrating Internet at jjessup@doc.gov). establishment on their 2017 Economic
their products’ compliance with RUS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Census questionnaire. Many businesses
specifications. Requests for additional information or are small and will not be asked to
Need and Use of the Information: copies of the information collection participate in the 2017 Economic
Manufacturers submit certified data instrument(s) and instructions should Census. This survey is the only way to
demonstrating product compliance with be directed to Scott Handmaker, Chief, obtain an accurate 8-digit NAICS-based
RUS specifications, usually in the form Classifications Processing Branch, U.S. code for these small businesses,
of laboratory test results, catalog pages, Census Bureau, 8K149, Washington, DC represented in the census through the
or drawings. RUS will evaluate the data 20233, Telephone: 301–763–7107; use of administrative data only. In other
to determine that the quality of the Email: Scott.P.Handmaker@census.gov. cases, the Census Bureau produces
products are acceptable and that their SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: sample estimates. The results of this
use will not jeopardize loan security. collection will be used to select a
The information is closely reviewed to I. Abstract statistically reliable and efficient
be certain that test data; product It is important to have a complete sample, minimizing the reporting
dimensions and product material North American Industry Classification burden on sampled sectors. Proper
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compositions fully comply with RUS System (NAICS) based code for each NAICS classification data ensures high
technical standards and specifications establishment in the Census Bureau’s quality economic statistics while
that have been established for the business register prior to the economic reducing respondent burden and overall
particular product. Without this census. The economic census, processing costs. Failure to collect this
information, RUS has no means of conducted under authority of Title 13 data will have an adverse effect on the
determining the acceptability of U.S.C., Section 131 is the primary quality and usefulness of economic
products for use in the rural source of facts about the structure and information provided by the Census
environment. functioning of the Nation’s economy Bureau.

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There are no new questions on this included in the request for OMB forward the public presentation
survey since it was last conducted in approval of this information collection; materials prior to the meeting to Ms.
preparation for the 2012 Economic they also will become a matter of public Springer via email.
Census. However, there will no longer record. For more information, call Yvette
be a paper form on which to report. Dated: February 19, 2016.
Springer at (202) 482–2813.
Respondents can report over the Glenna Mickelson, Dated: February 19, 2016.
Internet or by telephone. We will work Yvette Springer,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
with individual respondents if reporting Information Officer. Committee Liaison Officer.
on the Internet or by telephone presents [FR Doc. 2016–03937 Filed 2–24–16; 8:45 am]
[FR Doc. 2016–03958 Filed 2–24–16; 8:45 am]
difficulties.
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Minimal changes will be made to the
wording and organization of existing
questions and instructions. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
II. Method of Collection
Bureau of Industry and Security Bureau of Industry and Security
We will collect this information over
the Internet and by telephone. Regulations and Procedures Technical Proposed Information Collection;
Respondents will receive a letter Advisory Committee; Notice of Comment Request; BIS Program
directing them to the Internet to report Partially Closed Meeting Evaluation
their information. Follow up letters will
be mailed for establishments that have The Regulations and Procedures AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and
not responded by a certain date. Technical Advisory Committee (RPTAC) Security.
Throughout the survey, telephone will meet March 23, 2016, 9:00 a.m., ACTION: Notice.
assistance will be available for Room 3884, in the Herbert C. Hoover
SUMMARY: The Department of
respondents with questions and for Building, 14th Street between
Commerce, as part of its continuing
those that cannot report over the Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues
effort to reduce paperwork and
Internet. NW., Washington, DC. The Committee
respondent burden, invites the general
advises the Office of the Assistant
III. Data public and other Federal agencies to
Secretary for Export Administration on
take this opportunity to comment on
OMB Number: None. implementation of the Export
proposed and/or continuing information
Form Number: None. The information Administration Regulations (EAR) and
collections, as required by the
will be gathered electronically. provides for continuing review to
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Type of Review: Regular submission. update the EAR as needed.
DATES: Written comments must be
Affected Public: Businesses and Agenda:
Organizations (both profit and non- submitted on or before April 25, 2016.
Public Session ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
profit); State and Local Governments;
Small Businesses. 1. Opening remarks by the Chairman to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2. Opening remarks by the Bureau of Paperwork Clearance Officer,
125,000 business firms annually. Industry and Security Department of Commerce, Room 6616,
Estimated Time per Response: 7 3. Presentation of papers or comments 14th and Constitution Avenue NW.,
minutes. by the Public Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Estimated Total Annual Burden 4. Export Enforcement update Internet at JJessup@doc.gov).
Hours: 14,583 hours. 5. Regulations update FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Estimated Total Annual Cost to 6. Working group reports Requests for additional information or
Public: $0. 7. Automated Export System update copies of the information collection
Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Closed Session instrument and instructions should be
Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C. directed to Mark Crace, BIS ICB Liaison,
Sections 131 and 193. 8. Discussion of matters determined to (202) 482–8093,
be exempt from the provisions Mark.Crace@bis.doc.gov.
IV. Request for Comments relating to public meetings found in 5
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(3).
the proposed collection of information The open session will be accessible I. Abstract
is necessary for the proper performance via teleconference to 25 participants on This collection of information is
of the functions of the agency, including a first come, first serve basis. To join the necessary to obtain feedback from
whether the information shall have conference, submit inquiries to Ms. seminar participants. This information
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Yvette Springer at Yvette.Springer@ helps BIS determine the effectiveness of
agency’s estimate of the burden bis.doc.gov no later than March 16, its programs and identifies areas for
(including hours and cost) of the 2016. improvement. The gathering of
proposed collection of information; (c) A limited number of seats will be performance measures on the BIS
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and available for the public session. seminar program is also essential in
clarity of the information to be Reservations are not accepted. To the meeting the agency’s responsibilities
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collected; and (d) ways to minimize the extent that time permits, members of the under the Government Performance and
burden of the collection of information public may present oral statements to Results Act (GPRA).
on respondents, including through the the Committee. The public may submit
use of automated collection techniques written statements at any time before or II. Method of Collection
or other forms of information after the meeting. However, to facilitate Paper questionnaires
technology. the distribution of public presentation
Comments submitted in response to materials to the Committee members, III. Data
this notice will be summarized and/or the Committee suggests that presenters OMB Control Number: 0694–0125.

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Dates		To ensure consideration, written comments must be submitted on or before April 25, 2016.
Contact		Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Scott Handmaker, Chief, Classifications Processing Branch, U.S. Census Bureau, 8K149, Washington, DC 20233, Telephone: 301-763-7107; Email: [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 9424

81 FR 9424 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; 2017 Economic Census, Industry Classification Report

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEU.S. Census Bureau

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 37 (February 25, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau