THE UPDATE/LEAVE APPROACH USES A
COMBINATION OF SELF-ENUMERATION MAIL BACK CENSUS TAKING, AND A
DEPENDENT CANVASS FOR COVERAGE IMPROVEMENT USING A PRECENSUS
ADDRESS LIST, DEVELOPED BY THE CENSUS BUREAU. THIS APPROACH IS
BEING TESTED FOR USE IN RURAL ARE WHERE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE ADDRESS
LISTS ARE SHOWN TO BE UNRELIABLE.
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.