This survey is
approved for two years to permit review of list selecti process.
The next submission should include any revisions due to the
availability of SIC codes from BLS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1993
06/30/1993
10/31/1991
33,636
0
33,640
5,332
0
5,332
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY PROVIDES THE ONLY
CONTINUOUS MEASURE OF MONTHLY WHOLESALE SALES, END-OF-MONTH
INVENTORIE METHODS OF INVENTORY VALUATION, AND STOCK/SALES RATIOS.
THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS USES THE INFORMATION ON METHODS OF
INVENTORY VALUATION AND CHANGES IN THE VALUATION METHODS TO IMPROVE
THE INVENTOR VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS APPLIED TO ESTIMATES OF THE
GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT.
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.