This collection
is approved with the following terms of clearance: BLS has agreed
to do the following: 1) if BLS is sending written requests to
states under this clearance, the OMB control number and expiration
date will be displayed somewhere on the request; and 2) if BLS
makes an inquiry to more than nine States and estimates the
response burden per State to be more than two hours, a copy of that
inquiry will be forwarded to DMS, who will forward it to OMB.
Inquiries that do not meet these criteria will not have to be
forwarded to DMS or OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2009
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2006
23,890
0
23,890
15,762
0
15,762
0
0
0
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
awards funds to State Agencies in order to assist them in operating
one or more of seven Labor Market Information and/or Occupational
Safety and Health Statistics Federal/State cooperative statistical
programs. To ensure a timely flow of data and to be able to
evaluate and improve the programs it is necessary to conduct
ongoing communications between BLS and the State partners dealing
with, for example, deliverables, program enhancements, and
administrative issues.
US Code:
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USC 1&2 Name of Law: BLS Authorizing Statute
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.