New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Approved without change
09/21/1987
06/23/1987
THIS CLEARANCE (0607-0590) SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING REMARKS: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this collection of information is approved through December 31, 1988. Approval of this survey is further conditioned on the Census Bureau using sampling in the vacant/delete check. In 1975, Congress inserted into Title 13 of the United States Code a new section (Section 195) specifically authorizing the Census Bureau to use statistical sampling whenever feasible in all areas of the census except the actual population count. Therefore, the Census Bureau should submit to OMB a proposal to use sampling for the vacant/delete check. This proposal should be submitted as soon as possible, but certainly before December 31, 1987. Approval of this survey is further conditional on the Census Bureau: 1. Preparing a report on the use of the form and any operational problems which may have occurred in implementing this data collection during the 1988 dress rehearsal census. This report should be submitted to OMB before the 1990 census vacant/delete clearance request is submitted. It is estimated that over 10 million units will be initially reported as vacant or deleted in the 1990 census. The report should consider the cost-effectiveness of alternative sampling strategies for follow-up purposes.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1988
12/31/1988
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0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
THE PURPOSE OF THE VACANT/DELETE CHECK IS TO VERIFY THAT HOUSING UNITS ENUMERATED AS VACANT OR DELETED DURING PREVIOUS CENSUS OPERATIONS WERE CORRECTELY CLASSIFIED. HOUSING UNITS THAT BECAME OCCUPIED AFTER CENSUS DAY ARE ACCOUNTED FOR DURING THIS COVERAGE IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE. RESULTS WILL BE EVALUATED IN PLANNING THE 1990 OPERATION.
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.