U.S. SAVINGS BONDS NATIONAL MARKET RESEARCH PROJECT CONSUMER INFORMATION SURVEY

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127775	U.S. SAVINGS BONDS NATIONAL MARKET RESEARCH PROJECT CONSUMER INFORMATION SURVEY	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1535-0099	ICR Reference No: 199107-1535-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/BPD	Agency Tracking No:
Title: U.S. SAVINGS BONDS NATIONAL MARKET RESEARCH PROJECT CONSUMER INFORMATION SURVEY
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/09/1991
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/02/1991
Terms of Clearance: The survey is approved in concept only subject to the following conditions: 1) the sample size stated in part C.41.2 of the Request fo Proposal dated July 9, 1991, will be changed to 2,400 respondents, 2) the size of the subgroups given in C5.2.2 will be increased to at least 600 each, and 3) the contractor's plan for for conducting the survey will be submitted for OMB review prior to us and will include: a) the sampling plan, b) the revised questionnaire and letters to the respondent, and c) plans for measuring and controlling errors due to nonresponse. We have offered comments on the draft questionnaire to assist in development of the revised questionnaire. These comments are found on a continuation page.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/1992	07/31/1992
Responses	2,400	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	800	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THIS PROJECT WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE CONSUMERS' BASELINE PRODUCT AWARENESS, EXTENT OF OWNERSHIP, SAVINGS HABITS, DEMOGRAPHICS AND TO DEVELOP CONSUMER PROFLIES. INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY, MORE RESPONSIVE SERVICE AND BETTER MANAGEMENT OF THE U.S SAVINGS BONDS DIVISION. RESPONDENTS INCLUDE CURRENT PURCHASERS/OWNERS

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
U.S. SAVINGS BONDS NATIONAL MARKET RESEARCH PROJECT CONSUMER INFORMATION SURVEY

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	2,400	0	0	2,400	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	800	0	0	800	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/02/1991

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