THE PURPOSE OF FORM C-700(R) IS TO
COLLECT THE AMOUNT OF CONSTRUCTION PUT-IN-PLACE EACH MONTH FROM A
NATIONWIDE SAMPLE OF NEW TOWNHOUSE AND APARTMENT PROJECTS THESE
STATISTICS ARE USED EXTENSIVELY BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN MAKING
POLICY DECISIONS AND BECOME PART OF THE GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT.
THEY ARE ALSO USED BY THE PRIVATE SECTOR FOR MARKET ANALYSIS AND
OTHER RESEARCH.
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.