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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
1220-0141
ICR Reference No:
201108-1220-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200809-1220-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/BLS
Agency Tracking No:
MASTER
Title:
Cognitive and Psychological Research
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
08/29/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/26/2011
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/29/2012
02/29/2012
02/29/2012
Responses
2,200
0
1,200
Time Burden (Hours)
2,200
0
1,200
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Behavioral Science Research Laboratory (BSRL) conducts psychological research focusing on the design and execution of the data collection process in order to improve the quality of data collected by the Bureau. BSRL conducts research aimed at improving data collection quality by assessing questionnaire/form management and administration, as well as issues which relate to interviewer training and interaction with respondents in the interview process. BSRL staff work closely with economists and/or program specialists responsible for defining the concepts to be measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics' collection programs. The proposed laboratory research will be conducted from Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 through FY 2011 to enhance data quality in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' surveys. Improvements will be made by examining psychological and cognitive aspects of BLS's data collection procedures, including questionnaire design, interviewing procedures, collection modalities, and administrative technology.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
29 USC 1&2
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:
73 FR 54623
09/22/2008
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
73 FR 74752
12/09/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
25
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
ATUS - Leave Module
ATUS Leave Module
ATUS Leave Module
ATUS Eldercare Focus Groups
CE Global Questions Study
CE Global Clothing Questions
CE Global Clothing Questions
CE Quarterly Telephone Information Book Feasibility Test
CE Validation Study
CEX Respondent Burden Study
CPS Cognitive Study
CPS Disability Supplement - Cognitive Testing
1
Moderators Guide
CPS Disability Supplement Testing
CPS Disability Supplement Debriefing Items, CPS Disability Supplement
CPS Disability Supplement
,
CPS Disability Supplement Debriefing Items
Classifying Data Study & CE Balance Edit
Classification Study Forms, CE Balance Edit
Classification Study Vinnettes, Questionnaire and Debriefing Items
,
CE Balance Edit Questionnaire and Debriefing Items
Cognitive Testing of ATUS Eldercare Questions
Eye Tracking Study for OOH
Feasibility Study for Envionmental Sector Industry Employment Survey
Focus Group Study for the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Green Practices and Processes
JOLTS Record Check Study
JOLTS Record Check Script
JOLTS Record Check Script
OOH Search Strategies
Attachment 1
Testing Protocol and Debriefing Questions for OOH Search Study
Pretesting of CE Quarterly 2011 Changes
SOII - Days away from work
SOII Days with Job Transfer or Restriction Usability Testing
Testing Outline, e-mail and tasks
Attachment 3 Testing Outline
,
Testing Tasks
Usability Study
Usability Test for the OOH Website - Unemployed
Usability Test of the Occupational Handbook - college students
Usability Testing for the OOH website
Veteran's Supplement Questions
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
2,200
1,200
0
0
1,000
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,200
1,200
0
0
1,000
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
When the package was originally submitted, the supporting statement made clear 3600 responses and burden hours were requested over the three-year period, however, only 1200 (the annual burden) was entered into ROCIS for each category. The BLS has used a total of 1810 responses and 1167 hours for the 3-year period thus far, and anticipates needing no more than the requested additional allotment before the full package is submitted for renewal. In the future, the full 3-year amount will be entered into the ROCIS database.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$48,000
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:
William Mockovak 202 691-7414
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:
08/26/2011