THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
PREPARES COUNTY ESTIMATES OF PERSONAL INCOME. TO PRODUCE COUNTY
ESTIMATES OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFIT PAYMENTS, WHICH ARE A
PART OF PERSONAL INCOME, IT IS NECESSARY TO REQUEST DATA DIRECTLY
FROM THE RESPONSIBLE STATE AGENCIES. THE DATA, WHICH ARE COMPILED
BY THE STATES FOR THEIR OWN ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSE, ARE ONLY
AVAILABLE FROM THE STATE AGENCY ADMINISTERING THE
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.