2007 Census Bilingual Form Study

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form DE-1(E/S) 2007 Census Bilingual Form Study Form and Instruction	Modified
2007 CBiFS - response to omb questions 3.doc Supplementary Document	2007-04-06
supporting statement part B.wpd Supporting Statement B	2007-01-10
supporting statement part A.wpd Supporting Statement A	2007-01-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3664	2007 Census Bilingual Form Study Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0915	ICR Reference No: 200701-0607-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200503-0607-006
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2007 Census Bilingual Form Study
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/06/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/07/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2007	09/30/2007
Responses	30,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	5,000	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of a follow-up test of the bilingual form is to discern if the item nonresponse issues can be resolved by improved form design and utilization of the questions that will be on the form in the dress rehearsal. Moreover, this test provides the opportunity to study the impact of the bilingual form in areas that contain a heavy concentration of Spanish-speaking people with limited English proficiency. Furthermore, this test provides the opportunity to verify the 2005 NCT finding of increased response to the bilingual census form without the limitations associated with the 2005 NCT.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 141, 193 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 51571	08/30/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 5416	02/06/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
2007 Census Bilingual Form Study	DE-1(E/S), DE-2(E/S), DE-1	Bilingual Questionnaire (Start Here cover/7&8 person panels) ,   Bilingual Questionnaire (Director's Letter Cover) ,   Initial and replacement questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	30,000	0	0	30,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,000	0	0	5,000	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The increase in burden is attributable to this collection being submitted as a reinstatement of an expired collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 02/07/2007

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