TRS Cover Letter

DRAFT

U.S. Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics Postal Square Building Suite 4840 2 Massachusetts Ave., NE Washington, DC 20212-0001

October 2007

Dear Employer:

Every few years, your State agency and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) request that you verify general business information about your firm. If all the preprinted information on the enclosed Industry Verification Form is correct, please call the toll-free number shown in Item 6, answer a few questions, and keep the form for your records. The system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A call usually takes only 1-2 minutes, eliminates additional paperwork, and saves your tax dollars.

Most businesses will be able to confirm the information on the form with one quick toll-free call. However, if you have changes to the preprinted information, please make them directly on the form and return it by mail using the enclosed postage paid envelope.

This survey is authorized by 29 U.S. Code, Section 2. The information collected by your State agency and BLS will be used for statistical and Unemployment Insurance program purposes and other purposes in accordance with law. Additional information regarding this survey can be found at: www.bls.gov/cew.

Please provide your response within 14 days. If you have any questions, please contact the State office listed on the bottom left side of the enclosed form.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Philip L. Rones, Deputy Commissioner

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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