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OMB Control No:
1220-0189
ICR Reference No:
202412-1220-002
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202302-1220-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/BLS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Occupational Requirements Survey
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
04/25/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/26/2024
Terms of Clearance:
No Terms of Clearance on April 2025 revision.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2026
06/30/2026
06/30/2026
Responses
10,392
0
12,450
Time Burden (Hours)
10,682
0
13,639
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) is a nationwide survey that the BLS is conducting at the request of the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration (SSA), 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. 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 collects data from a sample of employers. These requirements of work data consist of information about the duties, responsibilities, and job tasks for a sample of occupations for each sampled employer.
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:
87 FR 77640
12/19/2022
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 105103
12/26/2024
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
ORS - Private Sector
ORS PPD 4P, ORS PPD-4PAF, ORS PPD 4PF, ORS 15-1P, ORS 15-1P
Occupational Requirements Survey Private Industry
,
Occupational Requirements Survey Private Industry
,
Occupational Requirements Survey Private Industry Establishment Form
,
Establishment Collection Form For Private Industry
,
Establishment Collection Form for Private Industry
ORS - State and Local Government
ORS 15 1G, ORS PPD-4G, ORS PPD 4GF, ORS PPD 4GAF, ORS 15-1G
Occupational Requirements Survey Establishment Collection Form Govt - Work level and Schedule
,
Occupational Requirements Survey Govt Establishment Form
,
Occupational Requirements Survey Govt Collection Form
,
Occupational Requirements Survey Govt Collection Form
,
Establishment Collection Form for Government Industry
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
10,392
12,450
0
-2,058
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
10,682
13,639
0
-2,957
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:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
In an effort to reduce annual costs, the BLS is seeking approval to extend the collection and processing time used to publish final ORS estimates. BLS is also seeking approval to eliminate data elements pertaining to job work levels. The overall average respondent burden hours are estimated to decrease from 13,639 to 10,682 due to the sample extension and the removal of work level elements.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$35,000,000
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.
No
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.
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?
No
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:
12/26/2024
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