THE CURRENT CPI HOUSING SURVEY MOVES
20 PERCENT OF THE CPI WITH SEMIANNUAL OR ANNUAL RESPONSES OF THE
OCCUPANTS, MANAGERS OR OWNERS OF 37000 HOUSING UNITS. THE FIELD
TEST SURVEY WILL TEST DATA COLLECTION FORMS ON 1800 PARTICIPANTS
INTERVIEWED 1 TO 3 TIMES SELECTED BY SCREENING FROM 4650
RESPONDENTS.
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.