THE MONTHLY WHOLESALE TRADE SURVEY
PROVIDES THE ONLY CONTINUOUS MEASURE OF MONTHLY WHOLESALE SALES
INVENTORY AND STOCK/SALES RATIOS. INFORMATION RECEIVED BY THE
BUREAU THE CENSUS INDICATES THAT THE DATA HAVE SIGNIFICANT
APPLICATION TO THE NEEDS OF THE PUBLIC AND OTHER GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES. APPLICATION TO THE NEEDS OF THE PUBLIC & OTHER GOV'T
AGENCIES. THESE DATA ARE NOT PUBLICLY AVAIL. FROM NONGOVERNMENT OR
OTHER GOV'T SOURCES
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.