This clearance is for a number of
activities the Census Bureau will conduct to update the MAF and
maintain the linkage between it and the TIGER database. These
activities will support and evaluate various census tests, support
the American Community Survey, and the current demographic surveys.
The respondents will consist of households in various test
areas.
As specified in the most recent
approval request for this information collection, the Census Bureau
will submit a change worksheet at the beginning of each fiscal year
to adjust the burden based on the specific activities to be
conducted. We have determined the specific activities for FY 2007.
They are as follows: Activity Respondents Hours per Response Burden
DAAL 17,000 .05 850 Dress Rehearsal Address Canvassing 654,000 .016
10,464 Dress Rehearsal Update/Leave 178,000 .016 2,848 14,162
Detailed information, including a description of the activity, the
location, and dates of the operation, will be provided to OMB prior
to conducting each of these activities.
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.