Approved with
the corrections provided by Census. Surveys of this type should be
reported as "one-time" on the OMB 81-I.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2000
09/30/2000
10/31/1999
258,000
0
144,650
130,065
0
72,825
0
0
0
The 1998 American Community Survey
will be used to evaluate a design to continuously measure long-form
census data collected from approximately 258,000 households over a
14-month period.
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.