Data collected in this survey provide
sales estimates and dollar volume of end-of-month inventory for
retail stores. We currently publish on the Standard Industrial
Classification (SIC) basis. Starting in the spring of 2001, we will
publish on the North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS). Sales and inventory estimates are used by government and
nongovernment users in gauging economic trends. These data are not
publicly available from other government or nongovernment
sources.
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.