Data Sharing Agreement Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form NLS Geocode Applic Data Sharing Agreements	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Supporting Statement Part A (1220-0180).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2012-10-04	Available
Attachment 1 - Title 29.txt	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-09-06	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
189630	Data Sharing Agreements	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1220-0180	ICR Reference No: 201205-1220-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201101-1220-005
Agency/Subagency: DOL/BLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Data Sharing Agreement Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/13/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/11/2012
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2012
Responses	172	0	137
Time Burden (Hours)	633	0	557
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: An important aspect of the mission of the BLS is to disseminate to the public the maximum amount of information possible. Not all data are publicly available because of the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of BLS data. However, the BLS has opportunities available on a limited basis for eligible researchers to access confidential data for purposes of conducting valid statistical analyses that further the mission of the BLS as permitted by the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 1 & 2 Name of Law: BLS Authorizing Statute
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 29367	05/17/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 61786	10/11/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Data Sharing Agreements	NLS Geocode Application, CFOI Application, Onsite Research Proposal Guideline, Visiting Researcher Questionnaire	NLS Geocode Application ,   CFOI Application ,   Onsite Research Proposal Guidelines ,   Visiting Researcher Questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	172	137	0	35	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	633	557	0	76	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burden hours have increased because the number of researchers requesting data access has increased.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $17,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 10/11/2012

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