THE MAIL-BACK RATE FOR 1990 CENSUS
QUESTIONNARIES WAS APPRECIABLY LOWE THAN ANTICIPATED, ESPECIALLY IN
LARGE CITIES. THIS RANDOM-DIGIT-DIALI TELEPHONE SURVEY OF RESIDENTS
IN CLEVELAND AND NEW YORK CITY WILL YIEL INSIGHTS INTO THE CENSUS
BUREAU'S ADDRESS PREPARATION AND DELIVERY, AS WELL AS TO
RESPONDENTS' REACTIONS TO THE RECEIPT OF THE FORM.
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.