Approval is granted on condition that changes to the letter of introduction to 1986 Panel Wave 1 Core Questionnaire, agreed between Census and OMB, are made. This approval covers 1985 Panel Wave 4, 1985 Panel Wave 8, 1986 Panel Wave 2, and 1986 Core Questionnaire Waves 1-8.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1988
08/31/1988
08/31/1987
186,830
0
62,160
93,415
0
31,080
0
0
0
TO PROVIDE THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES IMPROVED STATISTICS ON INCOME DISTRIBUTION AND DATA NOT PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE ON ELIGIBILITY FOR AND PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS. CHANGES IN STATUS AND PARTICIPATION WILL BE MEASURED OVER TIME. THE DATA WILL SUPPORT POLICY AND PROGRAM PLANNING.
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.