Approved with
the understanding that in May 1989: 1) BLS will submit a full
justification of the import and export price program, including a
report on all aspects of the initiation of monthly collections of
import and export prices and 2) BLS will submit its evaluation of
the import and export price program as required under OMB
Statistical Directive No.3. Upon request by the Department, OMB
will extend its clearance of the quarterly price program
(expiration date November 30, 1988) through August 1989 without an
extensive review. Effective as of 01/26/89 - Immediately prior
clearance conditions remain in force. You may omit printing the
expiration on this form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1989
08/31/1989
12,000
0
0
2,160
0
0
0
0
0
TO PRODUCE ACCURATE MEASURES OF
MONTHLY CHANGE FOR U.S. EXPORTS.
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.