Approved
consistent with BLS memos of 6-25-99 and 7-9-99 and the revised
supporting statement. Approval is granted through 8-01 by which
time BLS will report to OMB the results of the RAS and the
effectiveness of expanding the number of certainty units.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2001
08/31/2001
08/31/1999
336,841
0
316,680
263,745
0
233,303
0
0
0
The OES survey is a Federal/State
sample survey of employment and wages by occupation of non-farm
establishments that is used to produce data on current occupational
employment and wages. The survey is a component in the development
of employment and training programs and occupational information
systems.
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.