[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 2, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 34419-34420] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-16805] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census Broadwoven Fabrics (Gray) Average Weight and Width Study--MC22T Supplement ACTION: Proposed agency information collection activity; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 September 3, 1996. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, Acting 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 instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Robert Reinard, Bureau of the Census, Room 2132 FB-4, Washington, DC 20233, Telephone (301) 457-4637. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Census Bureau plans to conduct a study of Broadwoven Fabrics (Gray) Average Weight and Width. This study is conducted every five years and used to be part of the Census of Manufactures. To minimize the reporting burden and the cost to the Government and also to improve the timeliness of the report, it has been conducted separately for the past six censuses. The results of the survey provide Government and industry analysts with conversion factors to measure the relationship between fabric yardage produced and the volume of fiber consumed. These changes reflect the constant changes in fabric fiber content and machinery used by the textile industry. II. Method of Collection The Census Bureau will use mail out/mail back survey forms to collect data. Companies will be asked to respond to the survey within 15 days of the initial mailing. Telephone calls and/or letters encouraging participation will be mailed to respondents that have not responded by the designated time. III. Data OMB Number: 0607-0752. Form Number: MC-22T. Type of Review: Regular Review. Affected Public: Businesses, Other for Profit Institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 350. Estimated Time Per Response: 3 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,050. Estimated Total Annual Cost: 28,000. [[Page 34420]] 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: June 26, 1996. Linda Engelmeier, Acting Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and Organization. [FR Doc. 96-16805 Filed 7-1-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-07-P