THE INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS PROGRAM PROVIDES DETAILED CURRENT INFORMATION ON NONAGRICULTURAL WAGE AND SALARY EMPLOYMENT FOR THE NATION, STATES, AND MAJOR LABOR AREAS. DATA ARE COLLECTED MONTHLY UNDER A FEDERAL/STATE COOPERATIVE ARRANGEMENT. THESE DATA ARE USED AS AN ECONOMIC INDICATOR RESEARCH, GOVERNMENT FUNDING AND POLICY ANALYSIS, MARKET STUDIES, REGIONAL ANALYSIS AND PLANT LOCATION STUDIES. THE INCREASE INCLUDES THE VALIDATION SURVEY AN
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;
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