The Census of Fatal Occupational
Injuries provides policymakers and the public with comprehensive,
verifiable, and timely measures of fatal work injuries. Data are
compiled from various Federal, State, and local sources and include
information on how the incident occurred as well as various
characteristics of the employer and the deceased worker. This
information is used for surveillance of fatal work injuries and for
developing prevention strategies.
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.