Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries

OMB Control No: 1220-0133	ICR Reference No: 199602-1220-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199509-1220-005
Agency/Subagency: DOL/BLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/09/1996
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/09/1996
Terms of Clearance: OMB recognizes the significant contribution made by CFOI to the improvement of occupational data on fatalities in the workplace. In order to contribute to the continuation of this valuable national data source we believe that pending a fresh review of agency data sharing arrangements, BLS should not share CFOI data that are not presently in its public use file with any other federal agency. Specifically, this means that BLS should not provide the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) the data stipulated in the agreement signed by BLS and NIOSH in March 1995. We believe that the sharing of CFOI data with NIOSH should be re-examined from the broad perspective of possible new confidentiality legislation and the agency discussions leading to the drafting of legislative proposals. To permit continuation of the program in the short term while long-term confidentiality concerns are being resolved, this collection is approved through April 1999, subject to the following conditions: 1) BLS will change by June 1996, the confidentiality pledge printed on the form to include NIOSH, (the State agency) participating in the program, and any other change needed to provide an accurate and complete statement, 2) BLS will submit a draft of the proposed confidentiality statement discussed in item one to the OMB Desk Officer for review prior to its use. OMB will attempt to complete its review of the draft within 5 working days of submission of the revised statement.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/1999	04/30/1999	04/30/1996
Responses	27,500	0	27,500
Time Burden (Hours)	5,000	0	5,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Using reports collected from various Federal and State agencies, the BLS census provides policymakers and the public with extensive measures of fatal work injuries. Data are used for developing prevention strategies and include the demographic characteristics of the deceased, as well as information on how the fatal incident occurred.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries CFOI-1

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	27,500	27,500	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,000	5,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 02/09/1996

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