Approved; BLS addendum of 1/23/97. Prior to the next PRA clearance BLS shall: (1) increase the use of electronic data collection; (2) submit a plan to increase the coverage of service sector industries; (3) demonstrate how the probability sample design research applied decreases the non-sampling errors. BLS is encouraged to consult and better inform the public on changes to collections of information. If BLS revises their policy on informed consent statements -- BLS shall revise this form to reflect any changes. BLS request to not display the expiration date on the form is approved.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1999
02/28/1999
01/31/1997
4,746,600
0
4,581,360
536,100
0
510,000
0
0
0
The Current Employment Statistics program provides current monthly Statistics on employment, hours, and earnings by industry. The statistics produced are fundamental inputs in economic decision processes at all levels of government, private enterprise, and organized labor.
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.