Annual Surveys in the Manufacturing Area, 1833 [2013-00235]

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AGENCY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is conducting the 2013 Annual Surveys in the Manufacturing Area. The 2013 Annual Surveys consist of the Annual Survey of Manufactures, the Business R&D and Innovation Survey, and the Manufacturers’ Unfilled srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:39 Jan 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 Orders Survey. We have determined that annual data collected from these surveys 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 more information on these surveys (e.g. forms and reporting instructions, due dates, etc.), visit the Census Bureau’s Business Help Site and select the survey name. The Census Bureau will furnish report forms to organizations included in the survey. Additional copies are available upon written request to the Director, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC 20233–0101. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mendel D. Gayle, Chief, Manufacturing and Construction Division at (301) 763– 4587 or by email at mendel.d.gayle@census.gov. The Census Bureau is authorized to conduct mandatory surveys necessary to furnish current data on the subjects covered by the major censuses authorized by Title 13, United States Code, sections 61, 81, 131, 182, 193, 224, and 225. Under this authority, the Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is conducting the 2013 Annual Surveys in the Manufacturing Area. The 2013 Annual Surveys consist of the Annual Survey of Manufactures, the Business R&D and Innovation Survey, and the Manufacturers’ Unfilled Orders Survey. The three surveys that will be conducted in 2013 will provide continuing and timely national statistical data on manufacturing for the period between economic censuses. The data collected in the surveys will be within the general scope and nature of those inquiries covered in the economic census. The next economic census will be conducted for the year 2017. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Annual Survey of Manufactures The Annual Survey of Manufactures collects industry statistics, such as total value of shipments, employment, payroll, workers’ hours, capital expenditures, cost of materials consumed, supplemental labor costs, and other data related to manufacturing. This survey is conducted on a sample basis, and covers all manufacturing industries, including data on plants under construction, but not yet in operation. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 1833 Business R&D and Innovation Survey The Business R&D and Innovation Survey (BRDIS) measures spending on research and development activities by United States businesses. This survey replaced the Survey of Industrial Research and Development that had been collected since the 1950’s. The BRDIS collects global as well as domestic spending information, more detailed information about the R&D workforce, and information regarding innovation and intellectual property from U.S. businesses. The Census Bureau collects and compiles this information in accordance with a joint project agreement between the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Census Bureau. The NSF publishes the results in its publication series. All data items are collected on a mandatory basis under the authority of Title 13, United States Code. Manufacturers’ Unfilled Orders Survey The Manufacturers’ Unfilled Orders Survey collects data on sales and unfilled orders in order to provide annual benchmarks for unfilled orders for the monthly Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories, and Orders (M3) survey. The survey data will also be used to determine whether it is necessary to collect unfilled orders data for specific industries on a monthly basis; some industries are not requested to provide unfilled orders data on the M3 Survey. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) unless that collection of information displays a current valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. In accordance with the PRA, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 45, OMB approved the Annual Surveys under the following OMB control numbers: Annual Survey of Manufactures, 0607–0449; Business R&D and Innovation Survey, 0607–0912; and Manufacturers’ Unfilled Orders Survey, 0607–0561. Based upon the foregoing, I have directed that the Annual Surveys in the Manufacturing Area be conducted for the purpose of collecting these data. Dated: January 3, 2013. Thomas L. Mesenbourg, Jr., Acting Director, Bureau of the Census. [FR Doc. 2013–00235 Filed 1–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P E:\FR\FM\09JAN1.SGM 09JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 9, 2013)]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-00235]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of the Census

[Docket Number 121017555-2688-01]


Annual Surveys in the Manufacturing Area

AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of Determination.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is conducting the 
2013 Annual Surveys in the Manufacturing Area. The 2013 Annual Surveys 
consist of the Annual Survey of Manufactures, the Business R&D and 
Innovation Survey, and the Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders Survey. We 
have determined that annual data collected from these surveys 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 more information on 
these surveys (e.g. forms and reporting instructions, due dates, etc.), 
visit the Census Bureau's Business Help Site and select the survey 
name.

ADDRESSES: The Census Bureau will furnish report forms to organizations 
included in the survey. Additional copies are available upon written 
request to the Director, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC 20233-0101.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mendel D. Gayle, Chief, Manufacturing 
and Construction Division at (301) 763-4587 or by email at 
mendel.d.gayle@census.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Census Bureau is authorized to conduct 
mandatory surveys necessary to furnish current data on the subjects 
covered by the major censuses authorized by Title 13, United States 
Code, sections 61, 81, 131, 182, 193, 224, and 225. Under this 
authority, the Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is conducting the 
2013 Annual Surveys in the Manufacturing Area. The 2013 Annual Surveys 
consist of the Annual Survey of Manufactures, the Business R&D and 
Innovation Survey, and the Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders Survey.
    The three surveys that will be conducted in 2013 will provide 
continuing and timely national statistical data on manufacturing for 
the period between economic censuses. The data collected in the surveys 
will be within the general scope and nature of those inquiries covered 
in the economic census. The next economic census will be conducted for 
the year 2017.

Annual Survey of Manufactures

    The Annual Survey of Manufactures collects industry statistics, 
such as total value of shipments, employment, payroll, workers' hours, 
capital expenditures, cost of materials consumed, supplemental labor 
costs, and other data related to manufacturing. This survey is 
conducted on a sample basis, and covers all manufacturing industries, 
including data on plants under construction, but not yet in operation.

Business R&D and Innovation Survey

    The Business R&D and Innovation Survey (BRDIS) measures spending on 
research and development activities by United States businesses. This 
survey replaced the Survey of Industrial Research and Development that 
had been collected since the 1950's. The BRDIS collects global as well 
as domestic spending information, more detailed information about the 
R&D workforce, and information regarding innovation and intellectual 
property from U.S. businesses. The Census Bureau collects and compiles 
this information in accordance with a joint project agreement between 
the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Census Bureau. The NSF 
publishes the results in its publication series. All data items are 
collected on a mandatory basis under the authority of Title 13, United 
States Code.

Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders Survey

    The Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders Survey collects data on sales 
and unfilled orders in order to provide annual benchmarks for unfilled 
orders for the monthly Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and 
Orders (M3) survey. The survey data will also be used to determine 
whether it is necessary to collect unfilled orders data for specific 
industries on a monthly basis; some industries are not requested to 
provide unfilled orders data on the M3 Survey.
    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required 
to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure 
to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements 
of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) unless that collection of 
information displays a current valid Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) control number. In accordance with the PRA, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 
45, OMB approved the Annual Surveys under the following OMB control 
numbers: Annual Survey of Manufactures, 0607-0449; Business R&D and 
Innovation Survey, 0607-0912; and Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders 
Survey, 0607-0561.
    Based upon the foregoing, I have directed that the Annual Surveys 
in the Manufacturing Area be conducted for the purpose of collecting 
these data.

    Dated: January 3, 2013.
Thomas L. Mesenbourg, Jr.,
Acting Director, Bureau of the Census.
[FR Doc. 2013-00235 Filed 1-8-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-07-P
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