Approved through
June 1992 subject to the condition that BLS will investigate and
prepare a report on the feasibility of rescheduling the
replenishment of survey panels with the objective of reducing the
overall rate attrition in response and to achieve a more constant
response rate by industry over time. BLS is encouraged to consult
with OMB as needed concerning alternatives to be investigated. As
requested, you may omit printing the expiration date on survey
printing and distribution costs.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1992
06/30/1992
11/30/1990
20,040
0
24,404
15,510
0
15,968
0
0
0
TH INFORMATION COLLECTION COVERED BY
THIS REQUEST IS NEEDED TO PUBLISH TH ECI, WHICH MEASURES TRENDS IS
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION COSTS. THE ECI IS USED TO ANALYZE THE
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CHANGES IN PRODUCTIVITY, EMPLOYMENT, OUTPUT
PRICES, AND COMPENSATION COSTS. THE SURVEY COVERS THE PRIVATE
NONFARM ECONOMY AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
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.