THE INFORMATION COLLECTION COVERED BY
THIS REQUEST IS NEEDED TO PUBLIS THE ECI, WHICH MEASURES TRENDS IN
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION COSTS. THE EC IS USED TO ANALYZE THE
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CHANGES IN PRODUCTIVITY, EMPLOYMENT, OUTPUT
PRICES, AND COMPENSATION COSTS. THE SURVEY COVERS THE PRIVATE
NONFARM ECONOMY AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
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.