Approved with
the understanding that the racial/ethnic categories will be changed
to agree with OMB DirectiveNo. 15, and the confidentiality
statements in the mail and telephone surveys will be modified as
agreed. It is also understood that BLS will send change pages for
the above items for inclusion in the OMB docket file.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1988
12/31/1988
5,564
0
0
1,645
0
0
0
0
0
WE WILL USE CPP CATI TO GATHER
INFORMATION ON THE TYPE OF OUTLETS AT WHICH CONSUMERS SHOP FOR
SELECTED ITEMS. CPP DATA ARE USED TO UPDATE PERIODICALLY THE
NATION'S CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI). THIS PHASE IS A FEASIBILITY
TEST TO DETERMINE IF THESE DATA CAN BE COLLECTED COST-EFFECTIVELY
BY COMPUTER ASSISTED TELEPHONE INTERVIEWING. RESPONDENT LETTERS TO
INFORM THE RESPONDENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THE SURVEY.
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.