National Compensation Survey

OMB Control No: 1220-0164	ICR Reference No: 199705-1220-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOL/BLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Compensation Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/21/1997
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/27/1997
Terms of Clearance: Because the utility of information collected by COMP 2000 is of vital importance to policies and programs across the government, the statistical validity is critical. Accordingly, approval is based on the expectation that BLS will implement procedures to raise the anticipated response rate to at least 80%. In addition, this approval is contingent upon BLS continuing discussions with Census and HHS regarding cost, sample frame and design, and data sharing/availability features of the separate COMP 2000 and MEPS-IC projects versus a more integrated and coordinated effort. These discussions must also include consideration of respondent burden and bias, the alternative modes of survey implementation, and the unique skills and attributes of interested research entities. No later than 8/97, the workgroup must submit to OMB the final workplan. The interagency workplan should address how the resolution of these issues would affect the COMP 2000 effort. BLS should also add on page 24 (of the Wage & Benefit Collection Handbook - Private) "Simple" to the list of DC pension plans.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/1999	10/31/1999
Responses	82,293	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	62,221	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This collection is the implementation of the new COMP2000 program. COMP2000, when fully implemented, will integrate three separate BLS compensation programs--the Occupational Compensation Survey Program (OCSP), the Employment Cost Index (ECI), and the Employee Benefits Survey (EBS). Data are collected from both the private non-farm economy and State and local governments. Data produced from this survey are critical in determining pay increases for federal workers; in determining monetary policy, and for use by compensation administrators and researchers in the private sector.

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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 National Compensation Survey

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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	82,293	0	0	82,293	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	62,221	0	0	62,221	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

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: 05/27/1997

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