[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 212 (Thursday, November 3, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-27276] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: November 3, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census [Docket No. 941004-4304] Annual Surveys in Manufacturing Area AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Determination. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In conformity with Title 13, United States Code, Sections 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: John Govoni, Manufacturing and Construction Division, Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233, on (301) 763-5850. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Census Bureau is authorized to take 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 next 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. These surveys have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB control numbers 0607-0392, 0607-0395, 0607-0476, 0607-0560, 0607-0625, and 0607-0650 in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, Public Law 96-511, as amended. 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 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 MA36M--Consumer Electronics MA36P--Communication Equipment MA36Q--Semiconductors and Printed Circuit Boards MA37D--Aerospace Orders 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 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 M32G--Glass Containers M33D--Aluminum Producers and Importers M33J--Inventories of Steel Producing Mills MQ34E--Plumbing Fixtures MQ36B--Electric Lamps MQ36C--Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts M37G--New complete Aircraft and Aircraft Engines, except Military M37L--Truck Trailers Annual Survey of Manufacturers The Annual Survey of Manufacturers collects industry statistics such as total value of shipments, employment, payroll, workers hours, capital expenditures, cost of materials consumed, supplemental labor costs, and so forth. This survey, while conducted on a sample basis, covers all manufacturing industries, including data on plants under construction but not yet in operation. This survey has been approved by the OMB under OMB control number 0607-0449 in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, Public Law 96-511, as amended. Annual 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. This survey has been approved by the OMB under OMB control number 0607-0175 in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, Public Law 96-511, as amended. Annual Survey of Research and Development A survey of research and development (R&D) activities is conducted. The major data obtained in this survey include total R&D expenditures by source of funds, the number of scientists and engineers employed, the amounts spent for pollution abatement and energy R&D, and for comparative purposes, the total net sales and receipts and the total employment of the company. This survey has been approved by the OMB under OMB control number 3145-0027 in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, Public Law 96-511, as amended. Annual Survey of Pollution Abatement Costs and Expenditures The Annual Survey of Pollution Abatement Costs and Expenditures is designed to collect from manufacturers the total expenditures by industry and geographic area to abate pollutant emissions. The survey covers current operating costs and capital expenditures to abate air and water pollution and solid waste. This survey also will obtain the costs recovered from abatement activities. A supplemental data collection covers capital expenditures to abate air and water pollution and solid waste in petroleum, electric utility, and mining industries. This survey has been approved by the OMB under OMB control number 0607-0176 in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, Public Law 96-511, as amended. Conclusion I have, therefore, directed that these annual surveys be conducted for the purpose of collecting the data as described. Dated: October 26, 1994. Harry A. Scarr, Acting Director, Bureau of the Census. [FR Doc. 94-27276; Filed 11-2-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-07-P