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1.  What is the Pollution Abatement Costs and Expenditures (PACE) Survey?

The PACE survey is a source of data for monitoring and measuring the impact of environmental programs on the economy. The survey is conducted jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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2.  Do I have to respond?

Yes. The survey is mandatory. The law that authorizes this survey is Title 13, United States Code, Sections 131, 182, 193, 224 and 225. You may visit our website at www.access.gpo.gov

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3.  Is there a penalty for not responding?

Your plant may be subject to a fine if you fail to complete the form.

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4.  How did we get chosen to participate?

Approximately 20,000 manufacturing plants, defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), were randomly selected to complete this survey. Probability of selection was proportionate to a measure of size obtained from the 2002 Economic Census The survey covers NAICS subsectors 311-339 with the exception of 315.

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5.  What if the plant is no longer in business?

If the plant was in operation for any part of the reference year, complete the entire form. Otherwise, complete Items 1A and 8 and return the form.

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6.  What if this plant was recently sold?

If the information is available, complete the entire form. If the information is not available, complete Items 1A and 8 and return the form.

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7.  What if we are not a manufacturing plant?

Indicate this information in the comment section of the form and return it.

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8.  What if I need more time?

To request an extension for filing, contact staff at 301-763-1907.

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9.  Where do I send my completed form?

Send the completed form to U.S. Census Bureau, 1201 East 10th Street Jeffersonville, IN 47132-0001

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10.  Will my information be kept confidential?

Section 9 of Title 13, United States Code requires that we keep your report in full confidence. It may be seen only by persons sworn to uphold the confidentiality of Census Bureau information and may be used only for statistical purposes. Copies retained in your files are immune from legal process. You may visit our website at www.census.gov/privacy/files/data_protection

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11.  How do I contact someone to answer my questions?

Contact staff at 301-763-1907 or email andrea.a.maccarthy@census.gov

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Last revised: January 25 2007 07:48:35