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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
1220-0141
ICR Reference No:
201708-1220-004
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201706-1220-008
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/BLS
Agency Tracking No:
MASTER
Title:
Cognitive and Psychological Research
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
03/20/2018
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/16/2018
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2021
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2018
Responses
18,300
0
23,000
Time Burden (Hours)
6,300
0
7,266
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Behavioral Science Research Center (BSRC) 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. The BSRC 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. BSRC 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) 2018 through FY 2020 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:
82 FR 35826
08/01/2017
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
83 FR 2216
01/16/2018
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
CE Pretesting
Attachments A - E
Survey Protocol
Cognitive Testing of Current Population Survey Veterans Supplement
Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment E
Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Online Survey
,
Recruitment Script
Cognitive Testing of Supplemental COVID-19-related elements for the NLSY97
Attachements 1-6
Survey Protocol
Cognitive Testing of the Consumer Expenditure Survey
Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix D, Appendix E
Cognitive Interview Protocol
,
Online Protocol
,
Screening and Eligibility
,
Online Screener Survey
Cognitive Testing of the Revised ATUS Lexicon
Attachments 1-5
Survey Protocol
Consumer Expenditure Mobile Diary
Attachments A - E
Survey Protocol
Developing self-administered questions to collect occupational injury and illness classification data
Attachments
Survey Protocol
Evaluating Qualifiers in Rating Scales
Attachment
Qualifiers Suvey Instrument
Evaluating Qualifiers in Rating Scales
Attachment 2
Survey Protocol
HSOII Reference Period
Attachment 1, Attachment 2
Initial Screener Questions
,
Main Survey
Occupational Requirements Survey Pretesting
Appendix A & B
Survey Protocol
Online Testing of BLS Surveys
Attachment B
Survey Instrument OMB Study Online Testing
Online Testing of BLS Surveys
Attachment B
Survey Instrument
Pre-testing of ORS Incumbent Contact Information Collection Study
Attachments A-C
Survey Protocol
Pretesting of Proposed Revisions to the 2021 CE Quarterly Interview Survey
Appendix A-C
Survey Protocol
Research on extended recall periods to collect outlet information in the CE
Appendix A and B
Extended recall survey protocol
Respondent Burden Study
Subjective Burden Research
Attachment C, Attachment B, Attachment G, Attachment A
Pretesting Survey Instrument
,
Survey 1 Instrument
,
Survey 2 Instrument
,
Demographic Questions
Survery of Respirator Use Cognitive Testing - Phase 1
Attachments 1-8
Survey Protocol - SRUP
Taxonomy Usability Testing
Attachments 1-3
Survey Protocol
Testing of OES Small Establishment Form
Attachment A, Attachment C, Attachmnet B
OES Wage Column Form
,
Form without column
,
Debriefing protocol
Testing of Occupational Employment Statistics Internet Data Collection Facilities
Attachment A - , Attachment B, Attachment C
Phone Interview Protocol
,
In person interver protocol
,
Lab testing protocol
Testing of the 2020 QCEW Business Supplement on Business Functions
Attachments A-E
Survey Protocol
Usability Testing of Interactive Charts
Attachments A - D
Interview Protocol
Usability testing of Next Generation News Releases
Survey Protocol
Attachments A-G
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
18,300
23,000
0
0
-4,700
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
6,300
7,266
0
0
-966
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:
The expected burden for the next 3 years is 6,300 hours, with an annual average of 2,100 hours. This is a decrease of 966 hours from the previously approved package.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$26,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
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 Edgar 202 691-7528
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:
01/16/2018
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