Disapproved
because the justification lacks information on: specific program
actions or policy decisions which the data is intended to affect:
immediate or intended consequences of the survey for producers and
consumers and no indication of why information is to be collected
from individual outlets instead of from central administrative
units.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/01/1981
03/31/1982
0
0
420
0
0
2,520
0
0
0
PROVIDES DATA ON LABOR COSTS OF
SUPERMARKETS. DATA WILL BE USED AS ON OF THE VARIABLES IN A
MULTIVARIATE ANALY TO DETERMINE WHETHER MARKET POWER IS A SIGNI
FACTOR IN EXPLAINING RETAIL FOOD PRICE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FIRMS
AND CITIES.
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.