This request is
approved until 1/31/87 pending further discussion as to appropriate
allocation of response burden and on the condition that letters of
introduction to the survey state that the survey is jointly
sponsored by the Bureau of Census and the Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1987
01/31/1987
08/31/1986
684,000
0
709,466
96,680
0
96,680
0
0
0
THE CURRENT POPULATION SURVEY IS THE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF ESTIMATES OF EMPLOYMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CIVILIAN NONINSTITUTIONAL POPULATION AND
VARIOU SUBGROUPS OF THAT POPULATION. GOVERNMENT POLICYMAKERS AND
LEGISLATORS USE THESE RESULTS AS IMPORTANT INDICATORS OF OUR
NATION'S ECONOMIC SITUATION AND FOR PLANNING AND EVALUATING MANY
GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS.
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.