The O*Net Data Collection Program is
yielding information from job incumbents/occupational specialists
on worker and job characteristics to populate the O*Net
(Occupational Information Network) database. The O*Net database
information is used for a wide range of purposes related to career
counseling and develop- ment, curriculum design, human resources
functions and workforce investment efforts. The data collection
methodology will include contacting businesses/associations to gain
their cooperation, and colecting information from employees of
cooperating businesses/ associations as well as occupational
specialists for some . . . .
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.