AT THE REQUEST OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK, THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC REGIONAL OFFICE OF BLS PERFORMS AN ANNUAL
SURVEY TO DEVELOP A PRICE INDEX OF OPERATING COSTS FOR RENT
STABILIZED APARTMENT HOUSES IN NEW YORK CITY. PRICE CHANGES OF
GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASED BY BUILDING OWNERS TO OPERATE THESE
UNITS OF HOUSING ARE MEASURED BY THE INDEX.
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.