Approved through
September 1997. The extension is less than 3 years to ensure that
the survey program is reviewed under the provisions of the 1995 PRA
and to review the status of the collection of health care benefits,
which are expected to continue to evolve duirng the next few
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1997
09/30/1997
09/30/1995
1
0
0
3,975
0
2,375
0
0
0
The Employee Benefits Survey generates
detailed information on employee benefits in small (1-99 employees)
private establishments and State and local governments and, in
alternating years, medium and large private establishments. EBS
data are currently used by Federal agencies and Congress to
determine policy affecting benefits of all workers and by the
private sector and State and local governments in benefits
administration, union negotiations, and research.
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.