THE PROPOSED "LABORATORY RESEARCH ON
THE CPS" WOULD DETERMINE WHETHER THE QUESTIONS IN THE CPS
QUESTIONNAIRE ARE STILL RELEVANT, PROPERLY UNDERSTOOD, AND WORDED
SO AS TO YIELD THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION. THE CPS IS THE PRIMARY
SOURCE OF DATA ON EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT, AND THE PROPOSE
RESEARCH IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THESE DATA, WHICH
ARE WIDELY USED WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE GOVERNMENT.
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.