[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 26, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61785-61786]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-21327]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Census Bureau


2007 Economic Census Classification Report for Construction, 
Manufacturing, and Mining Sectors

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, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before December 27, 
2005.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 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(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Scott P. Handmaker, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 
1656, Building 3, Washington, DC 20233, and 301-763-7107 or e-mail at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The Census Bureau is the preeminent collector of timely, relevant 
and quality data about the people and economy of the United States. 
Economic data are the Census Bureau's primary program commitment during 
non-decennial census years. The economic census, conducted under 
authority of Title 13 U.S.C., is the primary source of facts about the 
structure and functioning of the Nation's economy and features unique 
industry and geographic detail. Economic census statistics serve as 
part of the framework for the national accounts and provide essential 
information for government, business and the general public.
    Prior to conducting the 2007 Economic Census, the Census Bureau 
needs to collect a North American Industry Classification System 
(NAICS) code from selected construction establishments. Those 
establishments selected have a partially assigned NAICS code on the 
Census Bureau's Business Register. Collecting this classification 
information will ensure the Economic Census mailing list for the 
construction sector is complete and accurate prior to the mailing of 
the 2007 Economic Census. As a result of this collection, the Census 
Bureau will be able to select an efficient sample, thus minimizing the 
reporting burden that we impose on construction establishments.
    Additionally, this questionnaire will be used to collect a complete 
and reliable NAICS code for partially classified manufacturing and 
mining establishments. This will ensure these establishments are 
tabulated in the correct detailed industry for the 2007 Economic 
Census. Many of these establishments will not receive any further 
economic census mailings because of their small size, and this will be 
our only chance to obtain this detailed industry classification. 
Economic data for these cases could be lost if this data were not 
collected.
    The failure to collect this classification information will have an 
adverse effect on the quality and usefulness of economic statistics and 
severely hamper the Census Bureau's ability to effectively classify 
establishments under NAICS in the Economic Census and other survey 
programs.
    The Census Bureau is not requesting any economic data in this 
collection. The collection of this NAICS information will greatly 
reduce processing costs and ease reporting burden for the 2007 Economic 
Census data collection.

II. Method of Collection

    The Census Bureau will select establishments to receive this survey 
from the Census Bureau's Business Register. The Census Bureau will mail 
the NC-99026 to those establishments from the following groups: (1) Any 
single unit construction establishment that is partially coded, (2) any 
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unit manufacturing establishment that is partially coded, or (3) any 
single unit mining establishment that is partially coded. The NC-99026 
will be used to assign a valid NAICS code.
    The NC-99026 will contain a list of codes and descriptions 
describing either diverse construction, manufacturing, or mining 
activities. Respondents check the box that best describes their 
business activity or describe their business activity if no box is 
appropriate.

III. Data

    OMB Number: Not Available.
    Form Number: NC-99026.
    Type of Review: Regular Review.
    Affected Public: Businesses or Other for Profit Institutions, Small 
Businesses or Organizations, Non-profit Institutions, State or Local 
Governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,167.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $101,716.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.

    Legal Authority: Title 13, U.S.C., Sections, 131 and 224.

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: October 20, 2005.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-21327 Filed 10-25-05; 8:45 am]
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