American Time Use Survey (ATUS)

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
14680	American Time Use Survey (ATUS)	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1220-0175	ICR Reference No: 200208-1220-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOL/BLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: American Time Use Survey (ATUS)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/07/2002
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/14/2002
Terms of Clearance: This information collection request is approved for a period of two years, conditional upon the following terms of clearance: (1) BLS will provide OMB with final copies of ATUS questions in both English and Spanish, upon completion Spanish language ques- tions; (2) BLS will conduct various analyses on possible sources of nonresponse & coverage bias in the ATUS survey, as described in their 9/18/02 e-mail response to OMB's 2nd passback, & will report the results to OMB as soon as they become available (with at least some initial findings reported by the end of 2003); (3) Pending the outcome of the analyses in #2 above, BLS will explore possible methods of examining the impact of CPS nonresponse in the ATUS estimates; (4) BLS will add a code to the lexicon to record "watching religious program" only when the respondent men- tions this, but no probes or additional questions are necessary; (5)BLS will consider the feasibility & utility of experimentation with incentives during next year's data collection & report back to OMB about their plans; (6) BLS will provide OMB with a copy of the report on the split panel test of advance diaries when that is completed in mid-November.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2004	11/30/2004
Responses	28,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	9,333	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The time use data collected in the ATUS will help determine how the population in the United States uses its time participating in such activities as paid work, child care, housework, volunteering, socializing, and commuting. This information will allow comparisons of time use across demographic characteristics such as age, sex, race, educational attainment, and labor force status. Analysts will be able to estimate the contribution of nonmarket work to the Nation's economy, among other uses.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
American Time Use Survey (ATUS)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	28,000	0	0	28,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,333	0	0	9,333	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/14/2002

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