The 1997 SPPA will provide information
on the extent to which the adult population participates in the
arts. Responses will be analyzed to determine arts participation
patterns and differences by population subgroups and geography and
changes from prior SPPA's conducted in 1982, 1985, and 1992.
Results will be used by arts administrators, researchers, and
policymakers at the national, State, and local level.
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.