THE PURPOSE OF THE WHOLESALE INVENTORY
VALUATION SUPPLEMENT IS TO COLLECT DATA ON THE METHOD(S) USED TO
VALUE INVENTORY REPORTED ON THE CURRENT TRADE REPORT (CTR). BECAUSE
SEVERAL METHODS OF INVENTORY VALUATION ARE AVAILABLE, THE
SUPPLEMENT HELPS DETERMINE THE IMPACT OF THE DIFFERENT METHODS ON
SUMMARY STATISTICS FROM CTR. BEA IS THE PRIME DATA USER, AND USES
THESE DATA TO ADJUST THEIR MONTHLY INVENTORY DATA
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.