Approved
consistent with clarifications in DOL memo of 12-1-98. By the time
of the next submission, BLS will allow electronic submission of
this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
01/31/1999
285
0
285
342
0
342
0
0
7,000
BLS signs cooperative agreements with
States and political subdivisions thereof to assist them in
developing and administering programs that deal with occupational
safety and health statistics and to arrange through these
agreements for research to further the objectives of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act. Cost information by object
class and a description of activities are needed to evaluate cost
effectiveness and to ensure that program objectives are being met.
Data will become part of a "management information system" to
generate summaries.
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.