This data
collection is approved according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1980 and 5 USC 1320 through May 1997. The Bureau of the Census will
submit to OMB a report on the test of computer assisted interview g
approved for 200 units;this report will be submitted to OMB by
Septe er 1995.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1997
05/31/1997
05/31/1994
23,200
0
23,000
4,849
0
4,807
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION COLLECTED IS NEEDED TO
DETERMINE THE NUMBER AND TYPE O NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS BEING
BUILT AND/OR SOLD. HOUSING STARTS AND SALES DATA, IN PARTICULAR,
ARE IMPORTANT ECONOMIC INDICATORS USED BY BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES. THE DATA ARE COLLECTED FROM HOME BUILDERS, REAL ESTATE
AGENTS, AND NEW HOME OWNERS.
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.