Prior to the commencement of the 2007 Business Expenses Supplement to the Annual Wholesale and Retail Trade Surveys (BES) report form mailings, the Census Bureau shall provide on its Internet site prominent links to a complete set of finalized BES report forms, including instructions and cover letters, comparable to those provided for the 2002 Economic Census report forms.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2008
12/31/2008
28,363
0
0
76,580
0
0
0
0
0
The 2007 Business Expenses Supplement to the Annual Wholesale and Retail Trade Surveys will collect data on business operating expenses to complement data on sales and inventories compiled in the current surveys. Authorized by Title 13 (USC), this collection is part of the economic census, which is a primary source of facts about the Nation's economy.
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.