THE OES SURVEY IS THE PRINCIPAL SOURCE OF CURRENT AND PROJECTED OCCUPATIONAL EMPLOYMENT DATA AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL AND IS AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM. THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1963, AS AMENDED, CALLS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION REGARDING MANPOWER NEEDS AND JOB PLANS. SEE ALSO THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT (CETA) OF 1973, PL 93-203
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:
(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;
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.