[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60090-60091]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-30178]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
[Docket No. 961107313-6313-01]
RIN 0607-XX23
Annual Retail 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 that the Census Bureau needs to collect
data covering annual sales, year-end inventories, purchases, and
accounts receivable to provide a sound statistical basis for the
formation of policy by various government agencies. These data also
apply to a variety of public and business needs. This annual survey is
a continuation of similar retail trade surveys conducted each year
since 1951 (except 1954). It provides, on a comparable classification
basis, annual sales, year-end inventories, purchases, and accounts
receivable balances for 1995 and 1996. These data are not available
publicly on a timely basis from nongovernmental or other governmental
sources.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Piencykoski or Dorothy
Engleking, Services Division, on (301) 457-2713.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Census Bureau is authorized to take
surveys necessary to furnish current data on the subjects covered by
the major censuses authorized by Title 13, United States Code. This
survey will provide continuing and timely national statistical data on
retail trade for the period between economic censuses. 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 a selected sample of firms operating
retail establishments in the United States (with sales size determining
the probability of selection) to report in the 1996 Annual Retail Trade
Survey. We
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will furnish report forms to the firms covered by this survey and will
require their submissions within thirty days after receipt. The sample
will provide, with measurable reliability, statistics on the subjects
specified above.
This survey was submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB), and approved under OMB control number 0607-0013 in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act, Public Law 104-13. 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 the Annual Retail
Trade Survey be conducted for the purpose of collecting these data.
Dated: November 7, 1996.
Martha Farnsworth Riche,
Director, Bureau of the Census.
[FR Doc. 96-30178 Filed 11-25-96; 8:45 am]
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