In preparation for the 2010 Census,
the U.S. Census Bureau will conduct a Census Coverage Measurement
(CCM) test as part of the 2006 Census Test. The purpose of the 2006
CCM test is not to evaluate the coverage of the 2006 Census Test
per se, but rather to test ways of improving previous coverage
measurement methods. In particular, the focus of the 2006 CCM test
is to test improved matching operations and data collection efforts
designed to obtai obtain more accurate information about where a
person should have been enumerated according to our residence
rules. Person Inter- view and Person Interview Reinterview
operation uses an .........
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.