Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
07/07/2000
05/08/2000
This submission included two separate instruments: the National Employer Survey and the National Employee Survey. Approval to conduct the National Employer Survey is granted. For the National Employee Survey, approval is only granted to conduct a pilot study. The purpose of the pilot study is to investigate methods to sample employees and to test the questionnaire. Thirty (30) days prior to fielding the pilot study, Census Bureau must submit to OMB a copy of the final instrument and cover lette r and a description of the methods that will be used to sample employees.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2000
12/31/2000
11,000
0
0
4,500
0
0
0
0
0
The NES 2000 survey will investigate workplace practices and policies to identify what works best in establishing and maintaining an effective and efficient workforce. The survey will collect information from both employers and employees and the results will be used to evaluate the impact of various training programs and policies on certain aspects of the perfor- mances of participating firms. The survey information will help the sponsors, (NCPI, OERI and the U.S. Department of Education) and other concerned organizations to determine how our Nation's firms and schools can better cooperate to improve the ....
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.