PART OF THE 1982 CENSUS OF
GOVERNMENTS. REQUESTS DATA ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT
AND PAYROLLS (FOR ONE PAY PERIOD), EMPLOYE COSTS FOR SELECTED
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AND LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS. RESULTS ARE USED
BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AGENCIES AND
PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS BY PUBLIC INTEREST GROUPS, ACADEMIC
INSTRUCTORS AND RESEARCHERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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.