In previous
terms of clearance for the EEO-1 (3/30/85, 3/13/84, and 11/5/82),
we have asked EEOC to provide us with an assessment of alternative
reporting procedures and frequencies to the current annual report
as a basis for initiating actions to improve the effectiveness and
lessen the burden of the collection. Although the EEOC has been
studying several options to the current annual report, including a
biennial reporting system and various sampling procedures, the
agency has made little progress in changing the frequency. Thus,
pursuant to OMB's authority under 5 CFR 1320.14(f) and (g), we
direct EEOC to initiate rulemaking by March 1, 1986, to implement
an agreed-upon reporting procedure in time for the 1987 collection
cycle. The EEO-1 is approved through May 1986, to enable EEOC to
collect data for the 1986 cycle and to respond to these terms of
clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1986
05/31/1986
07/31/1985
126,700
0
126,700
633,500
0
633,500
0
0
0
EEO-1 DATA ARE USED BY EEOC TO
INVESTIGATE CHARGES OF DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT AGAINST PRIVATE
EMPLOYERS. DATA ARE SHARED WITH SEVERAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES, PARTICULARLY THE OFFICE OF FEDERAL CONTRA COMPLIANCE
PROGRAMS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. UNDER SECTION 709(D) O TITLE
VII, DATA ARE ALSO SHARED WITH APPROXIMATELY 43 STATE AND LOCAL
FEPC AGENCIES.
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.