DATA ARE COLLECTED UNDER CONTRACT WITH
NAVSEA TO BE USED IN COMPUTING INDEXES OF CHANGE IN THE STRAIGHT
TIME AVERAGE HOURLY EARNING OF PRODUCTION WORKERS IN SELECTED
SHIPYARDS. THESE DATA ARE USED BY THE NAVY TO ADJUST FOR THE
DIFFERENCE IN THE COST OF LABOR BETWEEN THE TIME A CONTRACT IS
SIGNED AND THE TIME WHEN CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED.
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.