THE BLS 1360 IS USED TO COLLECT
MONTHLY DATA ON STRAIGHT-TIME EARNINGS FROM SELECTED SHIPYARDS.
THESE DATA ARE OFTEN USED TO CALCULATE NATIONAL, ATLANTIC, AND
PACIFIC REGION INDEXES OF STRAIGHT-TIME EARNINGS. THESE INDEXES ARE
USED BY THE NAVY DEPARTMENT AND MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FOR THE
ADJUSTMENT OF REINBURSEMENT TO SHIPBUILDERS FOR LABOR COSTS
INCRURRED ON CERTAIN GOVERNMENT SHIPBUILDING CONTRACTS.
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.