Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
05/26/2020
01/22/2020
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2023
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2020
156,000
0
144,000
18,200
0
16,799
0
0
0
The Monthly Retail Surveys (MRS), comprised of the Monthly Retail Trade Survey (MRTS) and the Advanced Monthly Retail Survey (MARTS), provide estimates of monthly retail sales, end-of-month merchandise inventories, and quarterly e-commerce sales of retailers in the United States by selected kinds of business. They also provide monthly sales of food service establishments. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) uses this information to prepare the National Income and Products Accounts and to benchmark the annual input-output tables. Statistics provided are used to calculate the gross domestic product (GDP).
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.
Monthly Retail Surveys