Form SORAR-705 is used to collect
information on expenditures for improvements and repairs from a
nationwide sample of rental and vacant residential housing units.
Expenditures for 1998 were nearly $30 billion. These statistics are
used extensively by the Federal Government in making policy
decisions and become part of the gross domestic product. They are
also used by the private sector for market analysis and other
research.
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.