Generic Clearance for Census Bureau Field Tests and Evaluations

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1 2023 Census Survey Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Form 1 ECON - AIES Phase III Pilot Research Program Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Form 1 GQ ISR Suitability Survey Addendum Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Form 1 GQ ISR Suitability Survey Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Form 1 ECON - AIES Phase II Pilot Addendum Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Form 1 2023 Census Test Form and Instruction	Removed
Form 1 ECON - Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) Phase II Pilot Research Program Form and Instruction	Unchanged
JUSTIFICATION FOR NO MATERIAL OR NONSUBSTANTIVE CHANGE REQUEST 0607-0971.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2023-12-20
Appendix Field Clearance.docx Supplementary Document	2016-01-08
Generic Clearance for Census Bureau Field Tests and Evaluations_Supporting Statement Part B_20220920.docx Supporting Statement B	2022-10-24
Generic Clearance for Census Bureau Field Tests and Evaluations_Supporting Statement Part A_20221013_clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-10-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
261901	2023 Census Survey Form and Instruction	Unchanged
261236	ECON - AIES Phase III Pilot Research Program Form and Instruction	Unchanged
260716	GQ ISR Suitability Survey Addendum Form and Instruction	Unchanged
259388	GQ ISR Suitability Survey Form and Instruction	Unchanged
258174	ECON - AIES Phase II Pilot Addendum Form and Instruction	Unchanged
257843	2023 Census Test Form and Instruction	Removed
257243	ECON - Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) Phase II Pilot Research Program Form and Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0971	ICR Reference No: 202312-0607-007
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202210-0607-005
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Generic Clearance for Census Bureau Field Tests and Evaluations
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/20/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2025	12/31/2025
Responses	341,373	341,373
Time Burden (Hours)	151,273	151,273
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Census Bureau plans to test the use of new and improved data collection techniques for self-enumeration and interviewer data-collection tasks surrounding and following the ongoing census and survey operations. The research and evaluation may include: research on public outreach, messaging, and similar invitations to participate in surveys; developing alternative enumeration or follow-up questionnaires; usability issues; conducting interviews or debriefings; and non-English language training and interviews. The questions asked in these studies will be typical census or survey questions and questions related to that content or attitudinal, opinion and satisfaction questions related to responding to Census Bureau surveys.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 141, 193
  

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:
	87 FR 44336	07/26/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 65742	11/01/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
2023 Census Survey	24, 23, 25, 17, 19, 18, 2, 20, 26, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22	ISR Specification ,   FAQs 1st Mailing_D3F-FL1(ES)_D3 ,   FAQs 4th Mailing_D3F-FA4(ES)_D3 ,   Invitation Letter_Control_D3F-L1-XA(ES) ,   Invitation Letter_ACS_D3F-L1-XB(ES) ,   Invitation Letter_Control Link_D3F-L1-XC(ES) ,   Invitation Letter_ACS_D3F-L1-XD(ES) ,   Reminder Letter_Control_D3F-L2-XA(ES) ,   Reminder Letter_ACS_D3F-L2-XB(ES) ,   Reminder Letter_Control_D3F-L2-XC(ES) ,   Reminder Letter_ACS w Text Link_D3F-L2-XD(ES) ,   Reminder Postcard_Control_D3F-P3-XA(ES)_D2 ,   Reminder Postcard_ACS_D3F_P3-XB_D2 ,   Reminder Postcard_Control Text Link_D3F-P3_XC(ES)_D2 ,   Reminder Postcard_Control Text Link_D3F-P3-XD(ES) ,   Final Letter_Control_D3F-L4-XA(ES) ,   Final Letter_ACS_D3F-L4-XB(ES) ,   Final Letter_Control w Text Link_D3F-L4-XC(ES) ,   Final Letter_ACS w Text Link_D3F-L4-XD(ES) ,   Questionnaire_Control_D3F-Q4-XA(ES) ,   Questionnaire_ACS_D3F-Q4-XB(ES) ,   Questionnaire_Control Text_D3F-Q4-XC(ES) ,   Questionnaire_ACS Text_D3F-Q4-XD(ES) ,   Text message reminder for Mailing 2 ,   Text message reminder for Mailing 4 ,   Recorded FAQ phone script
2023 Census Test	1	Web Specs
ECON - AIES Phase II Pilot Addendum	1, 2, 3	Master Content ,   Beginning Screens ,   Instructions
ECON - AIES Phase III Pilot Research Program	1	Questionnaire
ECON - Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) Phase II Pilot Research Program	1	Content of Survey
GQ ISR Suitability Survey	1	Questionnaire
GQ ISR Suitability Survey Addendum	1	Questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	341,373	341,373	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	151,273	151,273	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $240,000

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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? No

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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: 12/20/2023

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