Approved.
However, OMB is adjusting the burden estimate to twice that
submitted by TVA. OMB believes that the estimate of one-half hour
is unrealistic in spite of TVA's explanation. If TVA has data to
substantiate the agency's estimate, please submit it for
reconsideration.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1986
06/30/1986
06/30/1983
80
0
80
80
0
40
0
0
0
TVA CONDUCTS SURVEY OF INDUSTRIAL
FIRMS WHOSE EMPLOYEES PERFORM WORK SIMILAR TO THAT WORK PERFORMED
BY TVA'S OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES. THE DATA COLLECTED IS
USED IN NEGOTIATIONS TO DETERMINE PREVAILING RATES OF PAY AND
BENEFITS IN THE VICINITY AS REQUIRED BY THE TVA 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.