DO NOT OMIT
RESPONSE RATE IN ITEM B(3)! Approved for the transition period as
requested. Burden has been adjusted downward for the truncated
period of use in FY1991.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1992
07/31/1992
11/30/1991
77,245
0
132,420
17,609
0
30,187
0
0
0
DATA COLLECTED IN THIS SURVEY PROVIDE
MONTHLY RETAIL SALES ESTIMATES. THESE ESTIMATES ARE THE BASIS FOR
THE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT MEASURES OF DOLLAR VOLUME OF RETAIL TRADE.
RETAIL SALES, REPRESENTING A MAJOR PORTION OF CONSUMER SPENDING,
ARE USED BY GOVERNMENT AND NONGOVERNMENT USERS INTERESTED IN
GAUGING ECONOMIC TRENDS.
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.