The next request
for OMB approval of this generic clearance should provide more
detailed summaries of survey results. The summaries, for example,
could indicate which responses were most frequently received or the
conclusions the agency made based on the results. Also, the
summaries should provide information, when available, about any
recommendations or follow- up action based on the results. The
agency is not required to display the expiration date.
Inventory as of this Action
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Previously Approved
01/31/2002
01/31/2002
01/31/2002
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0
9,000
10,000
0
9,000
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The proposed research will improve the
quality of data collection by examining the psychological and
cognitive aspects of methods and procedures such as: Interviewing
processes, forms redesign, survey and tax collection technology,
and operating procedures (internal and external in
nature).
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.