THE ES-202 PROGRAM IS A QUARTERLY
SUMMARY OF THE EMPLOYMENT AND WAGES WORKERS COVERED BY UNEMPLOYMENT
INSURANCE (UI) PROGRAMS. BESIDES BEIN 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
IN GNP AND PERSONAL INCOME ESTIMATES, AND ARE USED EXTENSIVELY FOR
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, FUND ALLOCATIONS, AND PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATION.
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.