THE CPI HOUSING SURVEY COLLECTS DATA
ON 38,000 RENTER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS INTERVIEWED SEMI-ANNUALLY
AND 26,000 OWNER-OCCUPIED UNITS INTERVIEWED BIENNIALLY. THE SURVEY
MEASURES PRICE CHANGE FOR THE RENT AND OWNERS' EQUIVALENT RENT
COMPONENTS OF THE CIP, WHICH ACCOUNT FOR 25 PERCENT OF ITS TOTAL
WEIGHT.
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.