Approval is
granted subject to the condition that th~e cover letter includes a
statement that response is voluntary.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1986
12/31/1986
1,000
0
0
400
0
0
0
0
0
DATA ON THE RELATIVE COSTS OF HEALTH
BENEFITS IN SMALL AND LARGE FIRMS ARE NEEDED TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT
OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED FEDERAL PROGRAMS. THE ACCESSIBILITY OF
HEALTH BENEFITS BY DIFFERING WORKFORCE AND FIRM CHARACTERISTICS IS
OF SPECIAL INTEREST. THE SURVEY SAMPLE WILL BE NATIONALLY
REPRESENTATIVE OF PRIVATE FIRMS.
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.