SEVEN OF THESE FORMS ("E" SERIES) ARE
USED TO COLLECT EMPLOYMENT AND PAYROLL DATA FOR THE ONE PAYROLL
PERIOD EACH YEAR WHICH INCLUDES THE DATE OF OCTOBER 15 AND SELECTED
LABOR RELATIONS DATA. SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS (LR'S) REQUEST ONLY LABOR
RELATIONS DATA. THESE DATA ARE PUBLISHED IN THE BUREAU'S ANNUAL
REPORTS ON GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR-MANAGEMENT
RELATIONS.
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.