Copies of Final Prenotification Letter, Cover Letter, and Questionnaire should be forwarded to OMB prior to fielding.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2000
12/31/2000
16,000
0
0
5,333
0
0
0
0
0
The Census Bureau seeks to assess the contributions of partners in the promotion and advancement of Census 2000. To do this, the Census Bureau will send a self-administered questionnaire to about 16,000 national, State, local, and regional agencies or governments. Also a part of this sample are non-governmental partners, such as community action/advocacy groups, chambers of commerce, foundations, labor unions, religious organizations, businesses, and youth organizations.
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.