2004 Overseas Enumeration Test

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3644	2004 Overseas Enumeration Test Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0903	ICR Reference No: 200308-0607-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2004 Overseas Enumeration Test
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: 10/09/2003
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/13/2003
Terms of Clearance: During the data collection period, Census should provide monthly status reports including mail and internet receipt as well as promotional activities. Evaluation of this test should describe the matching and/or verification activities related to collecting passport and social security numbers and any other efforts related to validity of data submitted. Conducting this test will not provide response rates or statistical assessment of coverage. Rather, this test is to be focused on feasibility of counting Americans overseas and the evaluation/analysis should include an assessment of that feasibility and how it specifically relates to any further testing. If further testing appears warranted, Census should provide an integrated plan that accounts for the feasibility study done in 04 and how those results informed subsequent test designs.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2004	12/31/2004
Responses	450,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	75,000	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In preparation for the 2010 Census, the Census Bureau plans to conduct the 2004 Overseas Enumeration Test as part of a research and testing program designed to determine the feasi- bility, quality, and cost of enumerating Americans living overseas during the 2010 Census. The 2004 test will include U.S. citizens living in France, Kuwait, and Mexico, regardless of how long they have resided abroad. The results of the 2004 test will be used to provide information and recommendations to inform a test in 2006. If the Census Bureau and the Congress decide to include an expanded overseas enumeration in the ....

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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
2004 Overseas Enumeration Test	DO-1

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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	450,000	0	0	450,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	75,000	0	0	75,000	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? No

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: 08/13/2003

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