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OMB Control No:
1220-0188
ICR Reference No:
201403-1220-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/BLS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS)
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
10/06/2014
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/23/2014
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2015
12 Months From Approved
Responses
2,678
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
5,086
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) is a nationwide test survey being conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) at the request of the Social Security Administration. Estimates from this test will be used by SSA to determine how to use updated requirements in administering the Social Security Disability Insurance program.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
29 USC 9
Name of Law: BLS Authorizing Statute
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
79 FR 16058
03/24/2014
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
79 FR 42829
07/23/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Private Sector
ORS Form 4 PPD-4P, ORS Form 1 PP-1P, ORS Form 2 PP-2P, ORS Form 3 PP3-3P
Establishment Collection Form for Private Industry
,
Earnings Form (Private Industry)
,
Leveling Form (Private Industry)
,
ORS Survey Form
State and Local Government
ORS Form 1 PP-1G, ORS Form 2 PP-2G, ORS Form 3 PP-3G, ORS Form 4PPD-4G
Establishment Collection Form for Government
,
ORS Earnings Form (Government)
,
ORS Leveling Form
,
ORS Form
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
2,678
0
0
2,678
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
5,086
0
0
5,086
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The ORS is a new collection.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$15,000,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Philip Doyle 202 691-6200 doyle.philip@bls.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
07/23/2014
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