Approved with
the changes made to item #8 of the justification receive November
8th. BLS will use ICW's submitted a minimum of two weeks pri to the
planned start date of each project. In order to conserve space in
the docket record for individual projects under this number, we hav
not repreated the general conditions of the review dated 1/29/91,
whic remain in effect. OMB will discuss with BLS the need to
segregate review requests for focus groups, consumer satisfaction
surveys, and pretests in separate generic or stand alone clearances
in light of recent developments in the provision of generic
clearances. 11/9/93-The revised request submitted on 11/09/93 is
approved as submitted. Remarks added, eff. 10/17/94: The
Confidentiality and Privacy Study is approved with the addition
received on 10/17/94.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1996
11/30/1996
01/31/1994
2,000
0
1,000
2,000
0
2,000
0
0
0
THE PROPOSED LABORATORY RESEARCH WILL
BE CONDUCTED FROM FY 1994 THROUGH FY 1996 TO ENHANCE DATA QUALITY
IN THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS' SURVEYS. IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE
MADE BY EXAMINING PSYCHOLOGICAL AND COGNITIVE ASPECTS OF BLS'S DATA
COLLECTION PROCEDURES, INCLUDING QUESTIONNAIRE DESIGN, INTERVIEWING
PROCEDURES, AND ADMINISTRATION TECHNOLOGY.
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.