THIS SURVEY OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS
IN SIC'S 5171 AND 5172 WILL COLLECT INFORMATION NEEDED BY THE
CENSUS BUREAU TO EVALUATE THE CONTENT OF 1982 ECONOMIC CENSUS DATA
ON TOTAL SALES, SALES BY COMMODITY LINE, AND OPERATING EXPENSES.
RESULTS WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE PROCEDURES FOR THE 1987 ECONOMIC
CENSUS.
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.