Approved. The materials submitted for this review request, including a summary of past and future research activity submitted February 3, 1993, show that BLS has surpassed its implementation schedule for a national survey of occupational fatalities. Also, the summary of past and future research shows that BLS is actively seeking to improve the survey quality and usefulness. Finally, we take particular note of th broad range of professional interest shown in your September user conference, papers and comments submitted to you since the conference, and your plans to make data tapes available by the end of 1993 to States.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1996
01/31/1996
03/31/1993
27,500
0
20,000
5,000
0
3,750
0
0
0
THE CENSUS OF FATAL OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES WILL PROVIDE POLICY MAKERS A THE PUBLIC WITH COMPREHENSIVE, ACCURATE, AND TIMELY MEASURES OF WORK-INJURY FATALITIES. THE SYSTEM WILL COLLECT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATI ABOUT THE DECEASED, CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EMPLOYER, AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE INCIDENT.
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.