Approved with the following conditions. HUD must revise its questions on income (i.e., questions 114a-f in the original submission to OMB) to conform with the revised questions (i.e., questions 114 and 115) submitted to OMB by HUD on 5/3/89. In addition, since HUD has indicated that information on present income is most appropriate for its uses, HUD must eliminate question 114 in future surveys -- unless it can demonstrate some need for and the practical utility of continuing to collect information on past income.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1990
03/31/1990
56,500
0
0
25,934
0
0
0
0
0
THE 1989 AHS-NATIONAL IS A LONGITUDINAL STUDY THAT COLLECTS CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE QUALITY, AVAILABILITY, AND COST OF THE HOUSING INVENTORY. IT ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION ON DEMOGRAPHIC AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF 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.