THE 1990 DECENNIAL CENSUS WILL COVER
THE POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS OF ALL RESIDENTS IN
GUAM, AMERICAN SAMOA, THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA
ISLANDS, AND POSSIBLY PALAU. ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 OF THE UNITED
STATES CONSTITUTION CALLS FOR A CENSUS TO BE CONDUCTED EVERY 10
YEARS. CENSUS DATA ARE ALSO USED TO ALLOCATE TERRITORICAL AND
FEDERAL FUNDS AND IN PRIVATE SECTOR DECISION
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.