The revised
questionnaire submitted April 9 in response to OMB comments is
approved for pretesting. Any additional proposed changes to the
survey instrument should be submitted to OMB for informal revie via
an Information Correction Worksheet (ICW), allowing a minimum of 2
working days before intended field use. Finally, it is our
understanding that an additional methodology package will be
submitte within a few weeks, following the selection of a
contractor.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1990
12/31/1990
3,000
0
0
1,600
0
0
0
0
0
IRS NEEDS TO OBTAIN TREND DATA THAT
WILL ENABLE THE SERVICE TO MONITOR AND EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS
OF CURRENT TAX POLICIES AND PROGRAMS. QUESTIONS ARE DUPLICATED FROM
PREVIOUS SURVEYS AND DIRECTED TOWARD THE GENERAL TAXPAYING
POPULATION. SOME NEW QUESTIONS ARE ALSO ADDED.
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.