THE DATA COLLECTION EFFORT WILL PROVID
INFORMATION REGARDING VOTERS, NONVOTERS, AND PERSONS WHO REGISTERED
SPECIFICALLY FOR THE NOVEMBER 1988 ELECTION. THESE DATA ARE
COLLECTED BIENNIALLY ON THE CPS AND ARE USED BY A NUMBER OF
GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE AGENICES TO EVALUATE VOTER/NONVOTER
PATTERNS. OTHER THAN THE DECENNIAL CENSUS, THERE IS NO OTHER SOURCE
OF DATA ON ASIAN AND PACIFI ISLANDER SUBGROUPS THAT PROVIDES THE
LEVEL OF RELIABILITY OF THE CPS.
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.