THE INFORMATION COLLECTED IS NEEDED TO
DETERMINE THE NUMBER AND TYPE O NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS BEING
BUILT AND/OR SOLD. THE DATA ARE USED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO
EVALUATE ECONOMIC POLICY AND BY BUSINESSES F PRODUCTION SCHEDULING.
THE DATA ARE COLLECTED FROM HOME BUILDERS, REA ESTATE AGENTS, AND
NEW HOUSE OWNERS. THIS REQUEST IS TO TEST CHANGES TO EXISTING
QUESTIONS ON THE SURVEY FORMS AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER
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.