[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 11 (Thursday, January 16, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 2358] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-1087] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census [Docket No. 9610313067003-02] RIN 0607-XX21 Survey of Plant Capacity AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Determination. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of the Census is conducting the Survey of Plant Capacity for the years 1995 and 1996 under the authority of Title 13, United States Code, Sections 182, 224, and 225. On the basis of information and recommendations received by the Bureau of the Census and other agencies, the data have significant application to the needs of the public and industry. Data will include the rates of use of manufacturing plants during the fourth quarter of the year, based on operating at full production capability and under a national emergency situation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elinor Champion, Chief, Special Studies Branch, Manufacturing and Construction Division, (301) 457- 4683. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The survey results will be used by such agencies as the Federal Reserve Board, Federal Emergency Management Agency, International Trade Administration, and the Department of Defense. The data will be used to measure inflationary pressure and capital flows, understand productivity determinants, determine industry's ability to meet increasing demand for products in an emergency, and analyze and forecast economic and industrial trends. We will calculate utilization rates for each 4-digit standard industrial classification code in the manufacturing division. The series is the only comprehensive source of capacity utilization rates covering all manufacturing industries on a consistent basis. The Bureau of the Census will select a sample of manufacturing plants in the United States. We will mail report forms to plants selected for the survey and require response in 30 days. This survey has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB control number 0607-0175 in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, Public Law 104-13. We will provide copies of the forms upon written request to the Director, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C. 20233. Based on the foregoing determination, I have directed that the Survey of Plant Capacity be conducted for the purpose of collecting these data. Dated: January 8, 1997. Martha Farnsworth Riche, Director, Bureau of the Census. [FR Doc. 97-1087 Filed 1-15-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-07-P