This collection is approved only until January 31, 2009 with the following terms of clearance: Based on extensive discussions about the sample design and statistical methods for this collection, including technical input from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), ETA and OMB have agreed that NAWS will fully implement a strict probability sampling procedure in this collection. ETA has further agreed to provide more detailed documentation and justification of their design, statistical methodology including formulas and algorithms for variance estimators and weighting procedures, as well as the field procedures for sampling and data collection. ETA understands that this documentation and justification will require highly technical work by fully qualified mathematical statisticians, and that ETA is responsible for completion of this technical work. These completed technical materials shall be incorporated into Part B of the supporting statement and shall be submitted to BLS for technical review along with a completed and signed copy of the DOL Checklist for PRA Submissions that is required of all DOL statistical collections. ETA shall obtain clearance of the technical material from BLS prior to submitting this ICR to OMB to continue this collection. ETA shall submit the revised ICR to OMB no later than December 15, 2008 and shall also place a notice in the Federal Register allowing 30 days for public comment.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2009
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2008
6,498
0
5,344
3,411
0
3,570
0
0
0
NAWS provides an understanding of the manpower resources available to U.S. agriculture. It is the national source of information on the demographic, occupational health and employment characteristics of hired crop workers.
The reduction in burden of 159 hours, from 3,570 to 3,411 was achieved thusly:
1) Better agency estimates on the number of agricultural employers who will need to be contacted each year to construct the worker sampling frame resulted in a decrease of 121 hours;
2) At its discretion, the Employment and Training Administraton lowered the annual target worker sample size by 600, which resulted in a decrease of 98 hours per year; and
3) Due to a new statute (P.L. 110-134) respondents with children less than six years old will be asked a series of questions on child care arranagements. The new questions result in an increase of 60 hours.
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.
Form 1205-0453 National Agriculture Workers Survey (NAWS)
1205-0453_NAWS_Supporting_Statement_4.11.08.doc
National Agriculture Workers Survey (NAWS)