Federal Register #2026-14513

Request for Public Comment on Extension of Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories and Orders (M3) Survey

This opportunity is a request for public and federal agency comment regarding the extension of the Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories and Orders (M3) survey by the Census Bureau, Department of Commerce. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this notice - No products or services are being requested or procured - Purpose: - To collect feedback on the continued collection of monthly data from domestic manufacturers - The M3 survey gathers information on shipments, new orders, unfilled orders, and inventory levels - Data is used to measure current industrial activity and forecast future production commitments - Notable Requirements: - The survey is conducted primarily online - Participation is voluntary - This notice is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process and is not a procurement action

Description

The Department of Commerce invites public and federal agency comments on the proposed extension of the Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories and Orders (M3) survey. This survey collects monthly data from domestic manufacturers on shipments, new orders, unfilled orders, and inventory levels to measure industrial activity and forecast production commitments. The notice allows for 60 days of public comment before submitting the information collection request to OMB for approval. The survey data is collected primarily via the internet and is voluntary for respondents.

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