THIS FORM IS USED BY CENSUS FIELD
INTERVIEWERS TO DETERMINE PRECISELY HOW THE SURVEY OF CONSTRUCTION
(SOC) SAMPLE BUILDING PERMIT OFFICES FUNCTION. INFORMATION
COLLECTED ON HOW BUILDING PERMITS ARE TAKEN OUT HANDLED IN THE
OFFICE, AND LISTED ON THE BUREAU'S BUILDING PEMRIT SURVEY REPORT
FORM ARE VITAL TO THE EXECUTION OF THE SOC SURVEY.
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.