Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization
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The Federal Reserve's monthly G.17 release measures the real output (Industrial Production) and utilization of infrastructure (Capacity Utilization) for U.S. manufacturing, mining, and utilities. It has been designated by the federal government as a Principal Federal Economic Indicator. Utilization rates from the Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization (QPC) are a principal source for the measures of capacity and capacity utilization.
| Agency | Fed |
|---|---|
| Related Agency | DOC, CENSUS |
| Data Checkup |
Historical Data Availability
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Future Data Availability
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Data Quality
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Statutory Context
Moderate Risk
Statutory authorization is vague, but information is required to support a principal federal economic indicator.
Staffing and Funding
Moderate Risk
From FY2024 to FY2026, the Census Bureau has lost more than 2,500 staff (~20%). While the FY27 President's Budget requests an approximately 30% increase for the Census Bureau, the proposal recommends reductions to many programs and surveys. In May 2026, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its version of the budget, proposing level funding at FY26 levels.
Policy
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Last updated: 2026-06-16
Details
| OMB Control Number | 0607-0175 | |||
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| Authorizing Statutes | 12 USC 244, 13 USC 8(b), 50 USC 98 et. seq. | |||
| Related ICRs |
| Reference Number | Title | Agency | Status | Request Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202403-0607-006 | Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization | DOC/CENSUS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection |