THE 1990 DECENNIAL CENSUS WILL COVER THE POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS OF ALL RESIDENTS IN PUERTO RICO. ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION CALLS FOR A CENSUS TO BE CONDUCTED A LEAST EVERY 10 YEARS. CENSUS DATA ARE ALSO USED BY PUERTO RICO TO DRA LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, ALLOCATING COMMONWEALTH AND FEDERAL FUNDS AND IN PRIVATE SECTOR DECISION-MAKING.
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.