Approved
consistent with changes and clarifications in DOL memo of 9-19-00.
Approval is until the end of 2001 by which time BLS will need to
revise the collection to be consistent with new OSHA recordkeeping
rules and electronic submission procedures.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2001
12/31/2001
09/30/2000
230,000
0
230,000
184,791
0
207,291
0
0
0
The Survey of Occupational Injuries
and Illnesses is the primary indicator of the Nation's progress in
providing every working man and woman safe and healthful working
conditions. Survey data are also used to evaluate the effectiveness
of the Federal and State programs and to prioritize scarce
resources.
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.