Approved; DOL
addendums of 4/24/97, 5/7/97 and 5/10/97. Given difficulties
assembling representative lists and the small overall sample size,
the data collected will not be generalizable to the universe of
firms in these sectors. DOL will not make conclusive statements
about all firms in these sectors. As occurred last year, OMB
expects to review the report prior to transmittal to Congress
through the Legislative Review process.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1997
07/31/1997
50
0
0
150
0
0
0
0
0
The International Labor Affairs Bureau
requires the information rquested to comply with a Congressional
request to complete a report on child labor. The report will
analyze efforts by U.S. importance of hand-knotted carpets, soccer
balls, leather footwear, and tea to insure these products are not
made by child labor. These efforts may include labeling programs or
codes of conduct.
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.