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[FR Doc No: 94-25174]
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[Federal Register: October 12, 1994]
VOL. 59, NO. 196
Wednesday, October 12, 1994
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of the Census
[Docket No. 940979-4279]
Annual Trade Survey
AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of determination.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with Title 13, United States Code, Sections 182,
224, and 225, I have determined the Census Bureau needs to collect data
covering year-end inventories, annual sales, and purchases to provide a
sound statistical basis for the formation of policy by various
governmental agencies. These data also apply to a variety of public and
business needs. This annual survey is a continuation of similar
wholesale trade surveys conducted each year since 1978. It provides on
a comparable classification basis annual sales and purchases for 1994
and inventories for 1993 and 1994. These data are not available
publicly on a timely basis from nongovernmental or other governmental
sources.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy A. Piesto or Edward Murphy,
Services Division, on (301) 763-3916.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Census Bureau is authorized to take
surveys necessary to furnish current data on subjects covered by the
major censuses authorized by Title 13, United States Code. This survey
will provide continuing and timely national statistical data on 2
wholesale trade for the period between economic censuses. The 1992
Economic Censuses are currently being tabulated. The data collected in
this survey will be within the general scope and nature of those
inquiries covered in the economic censuses.
The Census Bureau will require selected firms operating merchant
wholesale establishments in the United States (with sales size
determining the probability of selection) to report in the 1994 Annual
Trade Survey. We will furnish report forms to the firms covered by this
survey and will require their submission within thirty days after
receipt. The sample will provide, with measurable reliability,
statistics on the subjects specified above.
This survey has been submitted to the Office of Management and
Budget, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, Public Law 96-
511, as amended, and was cleared under OMB Control No. 0607-0195. We
will provide copies of the form upon written request to the Director,
Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C. 20233.
Based upon the foregoing, I have directed that an annual survey be
conducted for the purpose of collecting these data.
Dated: October 5, 1994.
Harry A. Scarr,
Acting Director, Bureau of the Census.
[FR Doc. 94-25174 Filed 10-11-94; 8:45 am]
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