Approved with
the understanding that BLS will provide a preliminary report to OMB
during March 1995 on the first full year of implementati of the
revised questionnaire. The report should emphasize where the actual
survey differs from the implementation plan in areas such as
CATI/CAPI interviewing, and estimating methodology. The report also
should summarize interviewer comments. 8/11/94. Your request dated
Aug. 3 to add two self-employed questions for the CPS is approved
as submitted.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1996
10/31/1996
12/31/1993
684,000
0
684,000
79,055
0
79,055
0
0
0
THE CURRENT POPULATION SURVEY IS THE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF DATA ON THE GROWTH OF THE LABOR FORCE AND ON THE
TRENDS IN TOTAL EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT. THESE DATA ARE WIDELY
USED, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE GOVERNMENT, AS INDICATORS OF THE
ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE NATION AND OF VARIOUS GROUPS WHICH MAKE UP
THE NATION'S POPULATION.
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.