APPROVED WITH THE CONDITION THAT HUD INVESTIGATE THE UTILITY OF USING TELEPHONE CONTACTS TO A GREATER DEGREE TO INCREASE THE RESPONSE RATE, PARTICULARLY FOR THE NEW YORK SAMPLE. HUD IS TO REPORT TO OMB ON THIS INVESTIGATION IN THE NEXT SUBMISSION OF THIS REQUEST FOR PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT CLEARANCE.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1988
03/31/1988
03/31/1987
46,750
0
46,750
25,393
0
23,760
0
0
0
THE 1987 AHS-MS IS A LONGITUDINAL STUDY THAT COLLECTS CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE QUALITY, AVAILABILITY, AND COST OF HOUSING IN 11 SELECTED METROPOLITAN AREAS. IT ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION ON DEMOGRAPHIC AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OCCUPANTS. FEDERAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES USE AHS DATA TO EVALUATE HOUSING ISSUES.
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.