Approved. The
materials submitted for this review request, including a summary of
past and future research activity submitted February 3, 1993, show
that BLS has surpassed its implementation schedule for a national
survey of occupational fatalities. Also, the summary of past and
future research shows that BLS is actively seeking to improve the
survey quality and usefulness. Finally, we take particular note of
th broad range of professional interest shown in your September
user conference, papers and comments submitted to you since the
conference, and your plans to make data tapes available by the end
of 1993 to States.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1996
01/31/1996
03/31/1993
27,500
0
20,000
5,000
0
3,750
0
0
0
THE CENSUS OF FATAL OCCUPATIONAL
INJURIES WILL PROVIDE POLICY MAKERS A THE PUBLIC WITH
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCURATE, AND TIMELY MEASURES OF WORK-INJURY
FATALITIES. THE SYSTEM WILL COLLECT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATI ABOUT THE
DECEASED, CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EMPLOYER, AND INFORMATION
CONCERNING THE INCIDENT.
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.