[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 104 (Wednesday, May 29, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 26875]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-13328]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of the Census


Survey of Plant Capacity

ACTION: Proposed Agency Information Collection Activity; Comment 
Request.

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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: Written comments must be submitted on or before July 29, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, Acting 
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 
5327, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Elinor Champion, Bureau of the Census, Room 2135 
FB-4, Washington, DC 20233, Telephone (301) 457-4683.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Census Bureau plans to conduct a survey of plant capacity. The 
Census Bureau has conducted this survey annually from 1973 through 
1988. Then in 1990, 1992, and 1994 we collected 2 years worth of data 
concurrently. This request is regarding the 1996 survey which will 
collect data for 1995 and 1996. Data are gathered from a sample of 
manufacturing plants in the United States. The survey forms will 
collect data on the value of plant production during actual operations 
and at full production capability. The survey will also collect 
estimates of production under a national emergency situation. Data are 
used in measuring inflationary pressures, capital flows, in 
understanding productivity determinants, and analyzing and forecasting 
economic and industrial trends. The survey results will be used by such 
agencies as the Federal Reserve Board, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, International Trade Administration, and the Department of 
Defense.

II. Method of Collection

    The Census Bureau will use mail out/mail back survey forms to 
collect the data. Companies will be asked to respond to the survey 
within 30 days of the initial mailing. Letters encouraging 
participation will be mailed to companies that have not responded by 
the designated time.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0607-0175.
    Form Number: MQ-C1.
    Type of Review: Regular.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 2 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 34,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $589,900.

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: May 22, 1996.
Linda Engelmeier,
Acting Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 96-13328 Filed 5-28-96; 8:45 a.m.]
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