Approved with the following conditions. HUD must develop an estimator with acceptable variance, to be used in all published reports, that combines respondent estimates with actual monthly gas and electric bill data for the months of January, April, August, and December. The estimator shall use bias corrections, weighting or other appropriate means to substantially eliminate the estimated bias relative to actual bill data. HUD must submit a progress report on this research with in 6 months. HUD must also develop a cost-effective plan for acquiring actual bill data from utility companies for 1991 and subsequent Metropolitan Samples. Also by 1991, HUD must examine the costs and benefits of a similar approach for the National Sample. All research with the Census Bureau and the Energy Information Administration.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1990
03/31/1990
03/31/1989
46,750
0
46,750
25,393
0
25,393
0
0
0
THE 1989 AHS-MS IS A LONGITUDINAL STUDY THAT COLLECTS CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE QUALITY, AVAILABILITY, AND COST OF HOUSING IN 10 SELECTED METROPLOLITAN 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.