This survey is
approved for two years on the basis of initiatives to maintain or
improve response. The next submission should include an evaluation
of these and any additional initiatives.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1993
06/30/1993
06/30/1991
39,204
0
36,600
3,267
0
3,050
0
0
0
THE ADVANCE MONTHLY RETAIL SALES
REPORT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING AND TABULATING EARLY
MONTHLY ESTIMATES OF RETAIL SALES. THESE PUBLISHED ESTIMATES ARE
USED WIDELY BY GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE AGENCIES AS THE EARLIEST
INDICATOR OF CHANGES IN RETAIL SALES AT THE U.S. LEVEL.
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.