[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 17, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7754-7755]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-3852]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of the Census
[Docket No. 980209032-8032-01]


Annual Surveys in Manufacturing Area

AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of determination.

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SUMMARY: In conformity with Title 13, United States Code (Sections 61, 
131, 182, 224, and 225), I have determined that annual data to be 
derived from the surveys listed below are needed to aid the efficient 
performance of essential governmental functions and have significant 
application to the needs of the public and industry. The data derived 
from these surveys, most of which have been conducted for many years, 
are not publicly available from nongovernmental or other governmental 
sources.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy M. Dodds, Manufacturing and 
Construction Division, Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233, 
telephone (301) 457-4587.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Census Bureau is authorized to take

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surveys necessary to furnish current data on the subjects covered by 
the major censuses authorized by Title 13, United States Code. These 
surveys will provide continuing and timely national statistical data on 
manufacturing for the period between economic censuses. The latest 
economic censuses will be conducted for 1997. The data collected in 
these surveys will be within the general scope and nature of those 
inquiries covered in the economic censuses.

Annual Current Industrial Reports

    Most of the following commodity or product surveys provide data on 
shipments or production; some provide data on stocks, unfilled orders, 
orders booked, consumption, and so forth. Reports will be required of 
all or a sample of establishments engaged in the production of the 
items covered by the following list of surveys.
    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 
3501 et seq., these surveys have been approved by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control Numbers 0607-0392, 0607-
0395, 0607-0476, and 0607-0625.

MA20D--Confectionery
MA22F--Yarn Production
MA22K--Knit Fabric Production
MA22Q--Carpets and Rugs
MA23D--Gloves and Mittens
MA24T--Lumber Production and Mill Stocks
MA28A--Inorganic Chemicals
MA28B--Inorganic Fertilizer Materials and Related Products
MA28C--Industrial Gases
MA28F--Paint and Allied Products
MA28G--Pharmaceutical Preparations, except Biologicals
MA31A--Footwear
MA32C--Refractories
MA32E--Consumer, Scientific, Technical, and Industrial Glassware
MA33A--Ferrous Castings
MA33B--Steel Mill Products
MA33E--Nonferrous Castings
MA33L--Insulated Wire and Cable
MA34K--Steel Shipping Drums and Pails
MA35A--Farm Machinery and Lawn and Garden Equipment
MA35D--Construction Machinery
MA35F--Mining Machinery and Mineral Processing Equipment
MA35J--Selected Industrial Air Pollution Control Equipment
MA35L--Internal Combustion Engines
MA35M--Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment
MA35N--Fluid Power Products
MA35P--Pumps and Compressors
MA35Q--Antifriction Bearings
MA35R--Computers and Office and Accounting Machines
MA35U--Coin-Operated Vending Machines
MA36A--Switchgear, Switchboard Apparatus, Relays, and Industrial 
Controls
MA36E--Electric Housewares and Fans
MA36F--Major Household Appliances
MA36H--Motors and Generators
MA36K--Wiring Devices and Supplies
MA36L--Electric Lighting Fixtures
MA36M--Consumer Electronics
MA36P--Communication Equipment
MA36Q--Semiconductors and Printed Circuit Boards
MA38B--Selected Instruments and Related Products
MA38R--Electromedical Equipment

    The following list of surveys represents annual counterparts of 
monthly and quarterly surveys and will cover only those establishments 
that are not canvassed or do not report in the more frequent surveys. 
Accordingly, there will be no duplication in reporting. The content of 
these annual reports will be identical with that of the monthly and 
quarterly reports.

M20A--Flour Milling Products
M32G--Glass Containers
M33D--Aluminum Producers and Importers
M33J--Inventories of Steel Producing Mills
M37G/A--New Complete Aircraft and Aircraft Engines, Except Military
M37L--Truck Trailers
MQ22D--Consumption on the Woolen System and Worsted Combing
MQ23A--Apparel (short form)
MQ23X--Sheets, Pillowcases, and Towels
MQ32A--Flat Glass
MQ32D--Clay Construction Products
MQ34E--Plumbing Fixtures
MQ36C--Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts

Survey of Industrial Research and Development

    The Survey of Industrial Research and Development (R&D) measures 
spending on research and development activities in private U.S. 
businesses. The Census Bureau collects and compiles this information 
with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF 
publishes the results in its publication series. Four data items in the 
survey provide interim statistics collected in the Census Bureau's 
economic censuses. These items (total company sales, total company 
employment, total expenditures, and federally-funded expenditures for 
research and development conducted within the company) are collected on 
a mandatory basis under the authority of Title 13. Response to all 
other data collected for the NSF is voluntary.
    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 
3501 et seq., this survey has been approved by the OMB under OMB 
Control Number 3145-0027.

Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization

    The Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization is designed to measure the 
use of industrial capacity. The survey collects information on actual 
output and estimates of potential output in terms of value of 
production. These data are the basis for calculating rates of 
utilization of full production capability and use of production 
capability under national emergency conditions.
    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 
3501 et seq., this survey has been approved by the OMB under OMB 
Control Number 0607-0175.

Conclusion

    I have, therefore, directed that these annual surveys be conducted 
for the purpose of collecting the data as described.

    Dated: February 10, 1998.
James F. Holmes,
Acting Director, Bureau of the Census.
[FR Doc. 98-3852 Filed 2-13-98; 8:45 am]
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