Special Census Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form SC-351 Special Census Program Form	Removed
Form SC-1 Special Census Program Form and Instruction	New
Response to public comment.docx Supplementary Document	2015-12-31
Special Census Program Supporting Statement B.docx Supporting Statement B	2015-11-19
Special Census Program Supporting Statement A.doc Supporting Statement A	2015-11-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3416	Special Census Program Form	Removed
219039	Special Census Program Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0368	ICR Reference No: 201511-0607-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201210-0607-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Special Census Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/05/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/24/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2016
Responses	248,430	0	248,430
Time Burden (Hours)	52,998	0	53,527
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Special Census Program is a reimbursable service offered and performed by the U.S. Census Bureau for the government of any state, county, city, or other political subdivision within a state. This includes the District of Columbia, the government of any possession or area over which the U.S. exercises jurisdiction, control, or sovereignty, and other governmental units that require current population data between decennial censuses. Many states use Special Census population statistics to determine the need for a change in the distribution of funds to local jurisdictions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 196 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:
	80 FR 53120	09/02/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 72684	11/20/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Special Census Program	SC-1, SC-1SUPP, SC-1(PHONE/WYC), SC-2, SC-116, SC-351, SC-920, SC-921(HU), SC-921(GQ), SC-921(TU), SC-3(RI), SC-117, SC-1(F), SC-31/SC-31(S), SC-26, SC-901, SC-3309, SC-1(F) Spanish	Group Quarters Initial Contact Checklist ,   Address Listing Page ,   Housing Unit Add Page ,   Group Quarters Add Page ,   Transitory Unit Add Page ,   Transitory Locations Enumeration Record ,   Enumeration Reinterview Form ,   Continuation Questionnaire ,   Information Sheet ,   Group Quarters Information Sheet (English & Spanish Versions) ,   Notice of Visit (English & Spanish Versions) ,   Address Listing Notes Page ,   Language Identification Flashcard ,   Information Sheet ,   Special Census Enumerator Questionnaire ,   Special Census Phone/WYC Questionnaire ,   Individual Census Report ,   Group Quarters Enumeration Control Record
Special Census Program	SC-1 (phone), SC-3 (RI), SC-116, SC-117, SC-921 (HU), SC-921 (GQ), SC-1, SC-1 (Supp), SC-2 , SC-351, SC-920, SC -921 (TU)	Enumerator Questionnaire ,   Enumeration Continuation Questionnaire ,   Phone/WYC Questionnaire ,   Special Census Individual Census Report ,   Enumeration Reinterview Form ,   GQ Enumeration Control Record ,   TL Enumeration Record ,   GQ Initail Contact Checklist ,   Address Listing Page ,   Housing Unit Add Page ,   Group Quarter Add Page ,   Transitory Unit Add Page

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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	248,430	248,430	0	248,430	-248,430	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	52,998	53,527	0	52,998	-53,527	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: Calculation error.

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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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 11/24/2015

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