THE 1988 "DRESS REHEARSAL" PROGRAM IS
UNDERTAKEN TO IMPLEMENT THE 1990 DECENNIAL CENSUS PROCEDURES UNDER
AS NEAR CENSUS-LIKE CONDITIONS AS POSSIBLE. THE CENSUS BUREAU WILL
EMPLOY THE FULL ARRAY OF DATA COLLECTION AND PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
IT INTENDS TO USE IN 1990. RESPONDENTS WILL BE RESIDENTS OF ST.
LOUIS, MISSOURI, EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI, AND EASTERN
WASHINGTON.
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.