This clearance
is approved according to the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 USC 1320
through December 1995. The Bureau of the Census should provide OMB
the results obtained by this test by December 1995.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1995
12/31/1995
1
0
0
2,550
0
0
0
0
0
PROMPTED BY THE NEED TO ENHANCE
COVERAGE AND CONTAIN COSTS FOR THE NEXT DECENNIAL CENSUS, THE
PROPOSED TEST IS PART OF A PROGRAM OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO
ASSIST IN FORMULATING POLICY AND DESIGN OPTIONS FOR THE 2000 CENSUS
OF POPULATION AND HOUSING. THE TEST IS DESIGNED TO DETERMINE THE
IMPACT OF RESPONDENT-FRIENDLY DESIGN AND IMAGE CAPTURE REQUIREMENTS
ON MAIL RESPONSE AND DATA QUALITY AS MEASURED BY ITEM
NONRESPONSE.
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.