THIS SURVEY WILL PROVIDE EXECUTIVE AND
LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES IMPROVED STATISTICS ON INCOME DISTRIBUTION AND
DATA NOT PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE ON ELIGIBILITY FOR AND PARTICIPATION
IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS. CHANGES IN STATUS AND PARTICIPATION WILL BE
MEASURED OVER TIME. THE DATA WILL SUPPORT POLICY AND PROGRAM
PLANNING. ALL PERSONS 15 YEARS OLD AND OLD IN SAMPLE HOUSEHOLDS ARE
INTERVIEWED.
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.