[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 230 (Thursday, November 30, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 61526]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-29124]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of the Census; Survey of Environmental Products and 
Services; Proposed Agency Information Collection Activity; Comment 
Request

SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork 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 January 29, 
1996.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Gerald Tache, 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 instruments 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 environmental 
products and services. This data collection will provide a benchmark 
for measuring shipments of goods and the revenues for services that 
define an environmental industry. The survey forms will collect data on 
the value of products and services provided in 1995 for measuring, 
preventing, limiting or correcting environmental damage. The survey 
will also collect value of shipments and services which were exported. 
The survey results will be used to determine potential product and 
service classifications in the 1997 Economic Censuses. The survey 
results will also be used for monitoring and promoting the growth of 
the environmental industry.

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: Not assigned
    Form Number: EPS-1, EPS-2.
    Type of Review: Regular.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other non-profit organizations that 
produce goods or provide services.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 2 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 20,000 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $625,000.

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 the 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 information collection 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: November 22, 1995.
Gerald Tache,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 95-29124 Filed 11-29-95; 8:45 am]
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