APPROVAL IS
CONTINGENT UPON IMPLEMENTATION WITHIN THE BURDEN HOUR LIMITS OF THE
INFORMATION COLLECTION BUDGET.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1983
09/30/1983
11/30/1980
650
0
389
975
0
584
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY WAS BEGUN IN 1953 TO
PROVIDE QUANTITY AND VALUE OF SHIP MENTS DATA FOR COMPUTERS,
TYPEWRITERS, AND OFFICE AND ACCOUNTING MACHINES. GOVERNMENT AGENCIS
USE THE DATA FOR TRADE ANALYSIS, MEASURE MENT, AND FORECASTING.
BUSINESS FIRMS AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS USE THE DATA FOR MARKET SHARE
ANALYSIS AND LONG-TERM PLANNING.
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.