PUBLIC LAW 92-392 REQUIRES THAT RATES
OF PAY FOR FEDERAL BLUE-COLLAR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THIS LAW BE
FIXED AND ADJUSTED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RATES
PREVAILING IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR. IN ORDER T DETERMINE THE
PREVAILING RATES, WAGE SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED IN 278 GEOGRAPHIC
LOCATIONS ANNUALLY. THESE FORMS ARE USED TO COLLECT THE NECESSARY
DATA.
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.