THE ES-202 PROGRAM IS A QUARTERLY
SUMMARY OF THE EMPLOYMENT AND WAGES OF WORKERS COVERED BY
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI) PROGRAMS. BESIDES BEING CRUCIAL TO THE
ADMINISTRATION OF UI PROGRAMS, THESE DATA SERVE AS THE SAMPLING
FRAME AND EMPLOYMENT BENCHMARK FOR ALL BLS FEDERAL-STATE PROGRAMS,
AS INPUTS TO GNP AND PERSONAL INCOME ESTIMATES, AND ARE USED
EXTENSIVELY FOR ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, FUND ALLOCATION, AND PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATIO
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.