THE 1993 CENSUS OF JAILS WILL PROVIDE
CURRENT INFORMATION ON INMATE POPULATION AND JAIL FACILITIES
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, ESPECIALLY POPULATION GROWTH AND ITS
EFFECTS ON CONFINEMENT SPACE IN LOCAL JAILS. THE LAST CENSUS WAS
CONDUCTED IN 1988. DATA WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAM PLANNING AND
POLICY MAKING FOR CORRECTIONS.
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.