RATIOS OF HOURS AT WORK TO HOURS PAID
ARE NEEDED TO CORRECTLY MEASURE LABOR INPUT FOR PRODUCTIVITY
STATISTICS. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED IN THE MAJOR SECTOR LABOR
AND MULTIFACTOR PRODUCTIVITY MEASURES PUBLISHED BY BLS ANNUALLY AND
QUARTERLY. THE RESPONDENTS ARE RANDOMLY SELECTED FOR-PROFIT
NON-AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS.
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.