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OMB Control No:
1220-0189
ICR Reference No:
201703-1220-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201611-1220-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/BLS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Occupational Requirements Survey
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:
04/28/2017
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Date Received in OIRA:
04/18/2017
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2018
08/31/2018
08/31/2018
Responses
11,807
0
11,807
Time Burden (Hours)
17,491
0
20,686
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) is a nationwide survey that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will conduct at the request of the Social Security Administration (SSA). The first three years of data collection and capture for the ORS will start in 2015 and end in mid-2018. The Social Security Administration, Members of Congress, and representatives of the disability community have all identified collection of updated information on the requirements of work in today's economy as crucial to the equitable and efficient operation of the Social Security Disability (SSDI) program. The information currently available is more than 20 years old. Estimates produced from the data collected by the ORS will be used by the SSA to update occupational requirements data in administering the SSDI and Supplemental Security Income programs. The ORS will collect data from a sample of employers. These requirements of work data will consist of information about the duties, responsibilities, and job tasks for a sample of occupations for each sampled employer. This revision is being requested to add a one-time job observation test. This package reflects the previous package with information for the Job Observation test added under the Job Observation heading for each section within the supporting statement. The goal of this job observation test is to compare data obtained from observation of a selected occupation at an establishment with data obtained previously for the same occupation by interviewing a representative of that establishment. This job observation test will cover selected ORS cognitive, physical and environmental elements.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
31 USC § 1535
Name of Law: Economy Act
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:
80 FR 8696
02/18/2015
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
82 FR 11244
02/21/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
ORS - Private Sector
4PPD-4P, 15-1P
Establishment Collection Form for Private Industry
,
ORS - Private Indusry
ORS - State and Local Government
4PPD-4G, 15-1G
Establishment Collection Form - Government
,
ORS Collection Form - Government
ORS Job Observation Test - Private
ORS 4 OJT 1P
ORS Job Observation Test Recording form
ORS Job Observation Test - Public
ORS 4 OJT 1G
ORS Job Observation Test Recording 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
11,807
11,807
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
17,491
20,686
0
-3,195
0
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Forms
Short Statement:
The burden decrease of 3,195 hours is due to the dropping of questions that describe the cognitive demands of work. The questions are not producing the data required.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$26,600,000
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:
Jennifer Coleman 202 691-7128
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:
04/18/2017
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