Approved. In
accordance with DOL memo dated 1/17/03, DOL will pursue "scenario
one" or option one of the response rate plan to optimize response
rates for this survey. Upon completion of the study, DOL will
report on its findings and conclusions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2003
06/30/2003
1,000
0
0
100
0
0
0
0
0
A telephone survey of 1000 adults in
the American workforce will be conducted in early October, 2002, to
understand their needs to and success in balancing work and family
responsibilities and their preferences to have the option of comp
time (time off from work) in lieu of overtime pay. Several pieces
of legislation are being considered during the Fall Congressional
session which relate to the issue of balancing work and family. The
data obtained in this collection will be used by the Department of
Labor and Congress to help determine changes to the Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA). Both President George W. Bush
and..........
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.