The American Community Survey is an
ongoing monthly survey that provides data collected via the
decennial census long-form questionnaire. In 2003, the Census
Bureau plans to begin conducting the American Community Survey in
every county in the United States and in Puerto Rico. The
Feasibility Study for Conducting the American Community Survey in
Puerto Rico will allow us to determine whether we can successfully
mail question- naires to households in Puerto Rico and whether we
can conduct CATI and CAPI interviews with households that do not
return the mailed form.
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.