Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Sharing Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form VDE Confidential D Highly Restricted Datasets_BLS VDE Confidential Data Access Information Form	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form VDE Confidential D Geocode and CFOI-Masked_BLS VDE Confidential Data Access Information Form	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Supporting Statement Part A (1220-0180)_Data Sharing 2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-08-21	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
189630	Data Sharing Agreements	Form and Instruction	Modified	Highly Restricted Datasets_BLS VDE Confidential Data Access Information Form
189630	Data Sharing Agreements	Form and Instruction	Modified	Geocode and CFOI-Masked_BLS VDE Confidential Data Access Information Form

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1220-0180	ICR Reference No: 202606-1220-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202409-1220-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/BLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Sharing Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/19/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2026
Responses	78	128
Time Burden (Hours)	22	35
Cost Burden (Dollars)	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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 2 Name of Law: Collection, Collation and Reports of Labor Statistics
   US Code: 29 USC 1 Name of Law: Design and Duties of the Bureau Generally
  

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:
	91 FR 37150	06/22/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 65789	10/16/2026
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	VDE Confidential Data Access Information Form, VDE Confidential Data Access Information Form	Geocode and CFOI-Masked_BLS VDE Confidential Data Access Information Form ,   Highly Restricted Datasets_BLS VDE Confidential Data Access Information Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	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	78	128	0	-50	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	22	35	0	-13	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Total respondent burden for the collection of researcher information will be lower than in previous years due to the fact that access has been temporarily suspended to all highly restricted datasets other than NLSY due to resource limitations.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,000

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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? No

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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: 10/19/2026

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