[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 2, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34419-34420]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-16805]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of the Census


Broadwoven Fabrics (Gray) Average Weight and Width Study--MC22T 
Supplement

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, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before September 3, 
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 Robert Reinard, Bureau of the Census, Room 2132 
FB-4, Washington, DC 20233, Telephone (301) 457-4637.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Census Bureau plans to conduct a study of Broadwoven Fabrics 
(Gray) Average Weight and Width. This study is conducted every five 
years and used to be part of the Census of Manufactures. To minimize 
the reporting burden and the cost to the Government and also to improve 
the timeliness of the report, it has been conducted separately for the 
past six censuses. The results of the survey provide Government and 
industry analysts with conversion factors to measure the relationship 
between fabric yardage produced and the volume of fiber consumed. These 
changes reflect the constant changes in fabric fiber content and 
machinery used by the textile industry.

II. Method of Collection

    The Census Bureau will use mail out/mail back survey forms to 
collect data. Companies will be asked to respond to the survey within 
15 days of the initial mailing. Telephone calls and/or letters 
encouraging participation will be mailed to respondents that have not 
responded by the designated time.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0607-0752.
    Form Number: MC-22T.
    Type of Review: Regular Review.
    Affected Public: Businesses, Other for Profit Institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 350.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,050.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: 28,000.

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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: June 26, 1996.
Linda Engelmeier,
Acting Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 96-16805 Filed 7-1-96; 8:45 am]
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