This information
collection is approved according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1980 and 5 CFR 1320 through March 1993. The informa- tion
collection approved was revised and submitted on July 30,
1992.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1993
03/31/1993
50,000
0
0
4,167
0
0
0
0
0
PROMPTED BY DECLINES IN CENSUS
QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSE RATES, THE PROPOSED STUDY IS DESIGNED TO
DETERMINE IF THREE VARIABLY APPLIED MAILING TREATMENT COMPONENTS
(PRE-NOTICE LETTER, RETURN ENVELOPE, AND REMINDER CARD) IMPROVE THE
RESPONSE RATE TO A CENSUS SHORT FORM. TO MEET THIS BASIC
INFORMATIONAL NEED, THE CENSUS BUREAU SEEKS TO CONDUCT A MAIL
SURVEY OF 50,000 HOUSING UNITS.
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.