Approval for
this information collection request is extended for an additional
three years. OMB is pleased with BLS' effort to expand electronic
submission options & encourages BLS to continue to work to
resolve security issues to ensure the safety of all confidential
information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2005
05/31/2005
05/31/2002
1,266,340
0
1,266,342
390,680
0
390,684
0
0
0
The Producer Price Index, one of the
Nation's leading economic indicators, is used as a measure of price
movement, as an indicator of inflationary trends, for inventory
valuation, and as a measure of purchasing power of the dollar at
the primary market level. It is also used for market and economic
research and as a basic for escalation in long-term contracts and
purchase agreements.
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.