THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
PREPARES ESTIMATES OF PERSONAL INCOME FOR STATES AND COUNTIES. TO
PRODUCE COUNTY ESTIMATES OF STATE-ADMINISTERED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
PAYMENTS, WHICH ARE A PART OF PERSONAL INCOME, IT IS NECESSARY TO
REQUEST DATA DIRECTLY FROM THE RESPONSIBLE STATE AGENCIES THE DATA
WHICH ARE COMPILED BY THE STATES FOR THEIR OWN ADMINISTRATIVE
PURPOSES, ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE STATE ADMINISTERING THE
PROGRAMS
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.