[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 1, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21737-21738]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-10775]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Census Bureau


Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization

ACTION: Proposed collection; 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 July 2, 2001.

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ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Madeleine Clayton, 
Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 
6086, 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 and instructions should 
be directed to Ron Taylor, Bureau of the Census, Room 2135 FOB-4, 
Washington, DC 20233, on (301) 457-4683.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

I. Abstract

    The Census Bureau plans to extend the current OMB clearance for the 
Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization. The survey is conducted annually 
collecting data for fourth quarter operations. The survey collects, 
from manufacturing plants, the value of actual production and the value 
of production that could have been achieved if operating at ``full 
production'' and ``emergency production'' levels. The survey also 
collects data on work patterns by shift. These data include hours in 
operation, production workers, and plant hours worked. The resulting 
estimates are used in measuring inflationary pressures, capital flows, 
production indexes and analyzing and forecasting economic and 
industrial trends. The survey results are primarily used by the Federal 
Reserve Board, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 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 within 30 days of 
the initial mailing. This due date will be imprinted at the top of the 
form. 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: Manufacturing plants.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 51,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $806,820 (51,000 * $15.82).
    Respondents Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: Title 13 US Code, Section 182.

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: April 26, 2001.
Madeleine Clayton,
Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-10775 Filed 4-30-01; 8:45 am]
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