Approval is
granted on condition that changes to the letter of introduction to
1986 Panel Wave 1 Core Questionnaire, agreed between Census and
OMB, are made. This approval covers 1985 Panel Wave 4, 1985 Panel
Wave 8, 1986 Panel Wave 2, and 1986 Core Questionnaire Waves
1-8.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1988
08/31/1988
08/31/1987
186,830
0
62,160
93,415
0
31,080
0
0
0
TO PROVIDE THE EXECUTIVE AND
LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES IMPROVED STATISTICS ON INCOME DISTRIBUTION AND
DATA NOT PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE ON ELIGIBILITY FOR AND PARTICIPATION
IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS. CHANGES IN STATUS AND PARTICIPATION WILL BE
MEASURED OVER TIME. THE DATA WILL SUPPORT POLICY AND PROGRAM
PLANNING.
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.