THE SURVEY MEASURES THE RATE AT WHICH
DIFFERENT TYPES OF NEW RENTAL AND CONOMINIUM APARTMENTS ARE
ABSORBED, I.E., TAKEN OFF THE MARKET. IT PROVIDES A BASIS FOR
ANALYZING THE DEGREE TO WHICH APARTMENT BUILDING ACTIVITY IS
MEETING PRESENT AND FUTURE NEEDS. USERS INCLUDE GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES, REAL ESTATE ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUILDING (CONSTRUCTION)
INVESTORS. RESPONDENTS ARE THE OWNER/BUILDERS AND/OR MANAGERS OF
THE BUILDING PROJECTS.
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.