THE TRUCK INVENTORY AND USE SURVEY
PROVIDES DATA ON THE PHYSICAL AND OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF
THE NATION'S TRUCK POPULATION. THESE DATA ARE USED BY GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES MAJOR MANUFACTURERS OF TRUCKS AND THEIR COMPONENT PARTS,
AND CONSULTIN FIRMS TO ESTABLISH POLICY FOR THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY
AND TO PREDICT MARKET TRENDS. RESPONDENTS OF THIS SURVEY WILL
CONSIST OF REGISTERED TRUCK OWNERS AND LEASEES.
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.