THE INTERNATIONAL PRICE PROGRAM
INDEXES, A PRIMARY ECONOMIC INDICATOR, ARE USED AS: MEASURES OF
MOVEMENT IN INTERNATIONAL PRICES, INDICATORS IN INFLATIONARY TRENDS
IN THE ECONOMY, SOURCES OF INFORMATION USED TO DETERMINE U.S.
MONETARY, FISCAL, TRADE, AND COMMERCIAL POLICIES. THEY ARE ALSO
USED TO DEFLATE 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.