O*NET Data Collection Program

OMB Control No: 1205-0421	ICR Reference No: 200207-1205-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200012-1205-003
Agency/Subagency: DOL/ETA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: O*NET Data Collection Program
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 09/25/2002
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 07/26/2002
Terms of Clearance: Approved. DOL has agreed to conduct an experiment examining incentives for the POC, and will provide details of the design to OMB prior to initiating the experiment, and will provide results upon completion of the study. DOL shall continue to examine response rates and respose bias, as part of their continuous improvement program. DOL shall keep OMB informed of the results of these ongoing examinations via informal updates when data become available.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2005	12/31/2005	09/30/2002
Responses	80,919	0	51,300
Time Burden (Hours)	33,373	0	23,305
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The O*NET Data Collection Program yields information on worker and job characteristics to populate the O*NET (Occupational Information Network) database. The O*NET system is replacing the out-of-date Dictionary of Occupational Titles, and is used for a wide range of purposes related to employment and training program administration, career counseling and development, training curriculum design, Employment Service job matching and referral, development of Labor Market Information, rehabilitation and disability programs, and private sector human resources functions. The survey includes contacting businesses to gain....

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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 O*NET Data Collection Program

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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	80,919	51,300	0	0	29,619	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	33,373	23,305	0	0	10,068	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: 07/26/2002

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