P.L. 92-392 REQUIRES THAT RATES OF PAY
FOR FEDERAL BLUE-COLLAR EMPLOYE COVERED BY THIS LAW BE FIXED AND
ADJUSTED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RATES PREVAILING IN
THE PRIVATE SECTOR. IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE PREVAILING RATES,
WAGE SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED IN 276 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS ANNUALLY.
THESE FORMS COLLECT THE NECESSARY
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.