Approved for the
transition period as requested. Burden has been adjusted downward
to reflect the net effect of the larger sample and the truncated
period of use in FY1991.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1992
07/31/1992
10/31/1991
26,390
0
30,800
2,639
0
3,000
0
0
0
THE MONTHLY RETAIL INVENTORY SURVEY
PROVIDES ESTIMATED DOLLAR VOLUME END-OF-MONTH INVENTORIES OF RETAIL
STORES. CHANGES IN THE VALUE OF THE INVENTORY LEVELS ARE USED BY
THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS IN THEIR CALCULATIONS OF GROSS
NATIONAL PRODUCT AND ARE NOT PUBLICLY AVAILABLE FROM NONGOVERNMENT
OR OTHER GOVERNMENT 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.