This request is for a three-year
revision of the collection of housing information based on Census
Bureau data. The data (rents, and other housing costs) are used to
construct the items of Rent and Owners' Equivalent Rent. Together,
these items comprise over 27 percent of the Consumer Price Index.
Respondents include some owners and/or managers of rental
properties throughout the country.
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.