The Annual Refiling Survey (ARS) is
used in conjunction with the Unemployment Insurance tax reporting
system in each State in order to ensure the continued accuracy of
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages data. The primary purpose
of the ARS is to verify or to correct the North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to establishments as
well as to obtain accurate mailing and physical location addresses
of establishments. As a result, changes in the industrial and
geographical compositions of the economy are captured in a timely
manner and reflected in the BLS statistical programs. Federal,
State, and local government officials as well as private
researchers depend on accurate geographical and industrial coding
based on the 2007 North American Industry Classification System
Manual.
US Code:
29 USC 49 et seq. Name of Law: Wagner-Peyser Act as amended by
the Workforce Investment Act of 1998
US Code:
29 USC 1 et seq. Name of Law: BLS Authorizing Statute
While there are no changes to
the information collection instruments, the decrease in total hours
requested is due to no longer mailing ARS forms to establishments
with 2 or fewer employees for the past 12 months. In addition, an
increased number of selected large employers are reviewed centrally
rather than by mailing them ARS forms.
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 BLS-3023-NVS Annual Refiling Survey (Voluntary)
ARS_Note_to_Reviewer_Web_3Yr.doc
Attachment I - Chapter 5 of Handbook of Methods.pdf
Annual Refiling Survey (Voluntary)