The DOL request
for clearance of NLS surveys of men and of women have been
consolidated into this action . The consolidated request, as
modified by agreement between the DOL project manager and OFSPS, is
approved for use through December l982.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1982
12/31/1982
09/30/1981
22,600
0
26,375
19,360
0
17,855
0
0
0
THE NLS COHORTS REPRESENT UNIQUE DATA
COLLECTION EFFORTS THEY (1) (1) PERMIT LONGITUDINAL EXAMINATION OF
LABOR FORCE BEHAVIOR PATTERNS, WHICH USUALLY CAN ONLY BE ANALYZED
CROSS-SECTIONALLY, (2) PROVIDE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, DEMOGRAPHIC, AND
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA FOR IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF THIS BEHAVIOR, AND (3)
INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT AND
TRAINING PROGRAMS NECESSARY FOR IMPROVING THESE PROGRAMS AND
DEVELOPING NEW ONES
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.