This clearance is approved according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 980 and 15 USC 1320 until December 1995. The Bureau of the Census wil provide OMB with printed copies of all questionnaires as soon as they are available.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1995
12/31/1995
306,000
0
0
45,000
0
0
0
0
0
PROMPTED BY DECLINES IN CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSE RATES, THE PROPOSED STUDY IS DESIGNED TO CONTAIN THE COSTS OF THE CENSUS AND TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNDERCOUNTS BY MAKING QUESTIONNAIRES EASIER FOR RESPONDENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPLETE.
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.