This information
collection is approved through 9-97 as revised by SSA and under the
following conditions: SSA will add questions to the survey which
specifically solicit information on the 1)clarity of the
presentation; 2)if the respondent found the satellite broadcast to
be more informative than paper materials; 3)if there was any
additional information that SSA could include in the broadcasts to
meet the needs of employers. Also, SSA will expand question number
4 to include five response options as outlined in the 9/5 memo from
SSA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1997
07/31/1997
10,000
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0
833
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SSA is attempting to establish
satellite communications with private sector employers as an
economical and efficient means of providing program information and
training. SSA will broadcast a seminar via satellite and ask
employers to provide information on the broadcast. The information
collected by SSA will be used to determine employer interest in
receiving information by satellite on SSA's programs and services.
The respondents are employers who have received the satellite
transmission.
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.