This collection
is approved for an abbreviated period to allow BLS to develop the
capability to accept electronic submission of responses, including
electronic signatures, by the time of next submission of this
collection. If BLS is unable to accommodate this deadline, it must
report the reasons to OMB at the earliest possible time.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2003
10/31/2003
02/28/2002
285
0
285
342
0
342
0
0
0
The 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.
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.