Approved through
September 1991 with the understanding that BLS will: 1) brief OMB
in October 1989 on progress in implementing the new sampl and
current program issues, and 2)submit an evaluation report on this
program in March 1991.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1991
09/30/1991
08/31/1989
15,888
0
12,000
4,766
0
2,160
0
0
0
TO PRODUCE ACCURATE MEASURES OF
MONTHLY CHANGE FOR U.S. IMPORTS.
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.