PROGRAM CARRIED OUT UNDER SEC. 211 OF
THE LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS ACT WHICH AUTHORIZES THE BUREAU OF
LABOR STATISTICS "TO FURNISH... ALL AVAILABLE DATA AND FACTUAL
INFORMATION WHICH MAY AID IN THE SETTLEMENT OF ANY LABOR
DISPUTE..." SPECIFICALLY, SEC. 211(A) STATES THAT THE BUREAU "SHALL
MAINTAIN A FILE OF COPIES OF ALL AVAILABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENTS." THE FORM LETTERS CITED ABOVE ARE USED TO COLLECT
AGREEMENTS
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.