Federal Register #12200100

BLS Seeks Comment on Extension of Current Population Survey Information Collection

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), under the Department of Labor, is seeking public input on extending the Current Population Survey (CPS) information collection: - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Department of Labor - Scope of Request: - Soliciting comments on the extension of the CPS, a monthly survey of 60,000 households - CPS gathers demographic and labor force data to produce official employment and unemployment statistics - Feedback requested on necessity, accuracy, burden, and suggestions for improving data quality and reducing respondent burden - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection services for monthly survey administration - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs identified - Notable Requirements: - Focus on improving survey quality and minimizing respondent burden - No hardware, software, or branded solutions specified; this is a service-based information collection effort - Place of Performance: - Bureau of Labor Statistics (federal office) - Period of Performance: - Proposed extension for three years, with monthly survey cycles

Description

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the Current Population Survey (CPS). The CPS is a monthly sample survey of 60,000 eligible households that collects demographic and labor force characteristics to produce estimates of labor market participation, earnings, and other labor force characteristics. The survey is the principal source of official government statistics on employment and unemployment and is used to analyze the economic health of the nation. The CPS data are used monthly in conjunction with other data sources and provide detailed demographic breakdowns of labor force data.

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