The Consumer Expenditure Surveys: The Quarterly Interview and the Diary

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Attachment H (cont) - 2007 CED flowcharts-att B.doc Supplementary Document	2007-03-07
Attachment D (cont) - 2007 CEQ flowcharts-att B.doc Supplementary Document	2007-03-07
CE_CPI 2000 Redesign Within-PSU Sampling Intervals Memo.doc Supplementary Document	2007-03-07
CECPI PSU Sample Selection - Appendices.doc Supplementary Document	2007-02-28
CECPI PSU Sample Selection - June 2002.doc Supplementary Document	2007-02-28
Determining Area Sample Sizes for the CE.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-02-28
Handbook of Methodologies Chap 16.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-02-28
How Was My Household Selected .doc Supplementary Document	2007-02-28
Supporting Statement B (1220-0050).doc Supporting Statement B	2006-12-05
Supporting Statement A (1220-0050).doc Supporting Statement A	2007-03-07
Attachment P - Diary Informational Flyer.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment O - Interview Informational Flyer.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment A - 2007 CEQ Instrument Changes.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment M - CE-900.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment J - CE-303-L6 and CE-803-L6 .doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment C - CE-305 CEQ Info Booklet.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment K - CE-303A.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment L - CE-803A.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment N(i) - CPI FAQ Brochure Text.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment N(h) - CE In the News.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment N(g) - Tracking your spending.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment N(f) - We Measure America FLD00-WMA.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment N(e) - CE FACTSHEET CE-376.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment N(d) - Resources at wwwcensusgov MSO-05-INTBRO.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment N(c) - The Census Bureau at Work for You MSO-05-A.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment N(b) - Confidentiality Brochure bc-1428rv.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment N(a) - Portfolio CE-100.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment I - CE Advance Letters.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Attachment G - CE-805 CED Info Booklet.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-16
Note to Reviewer.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
46041	Quarterly Interview Other-CAPI Instrument Documentation	New
38601	The Diary Other-CE Diary CAPI Documentation	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1220-0050	ICR Reference No: 200611-1220-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200604-1220-002
Agency/Subagency: DOL/BLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The Consumer Expenditure Surveys: The Quarterly Interview and the Diary
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/09/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/08/2007
Terms of Clearance: BLS will provide OMB with the results of the incentive experiments when they are completed and will confer with OMB about any plans to implement incentives in the full-scale CE surveys.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2008
Responses	75,850	0	72,297
Time Burden (Hours)	72,614	0	73,424
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Consumer Expenditure Surveys are used to gather information on expenditures, income, and other related subjects. These data are used to periodically update the national Consumer Price Index. In addition the data are used by a variety of researchers in academia, government agencies, and the private sector. The data are collected from a national probability sample of households designed to represent the total civilian non-institutional population.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 8b Name of Law: Census Authorizing Statute
   US Code: 29 USC 2 Name of Law: BLS Authorizing Statute
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 184	09/22/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 800	01/08/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Quarterly Interview
The Diary	CE-801	Your Daily Expenses

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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	75,850	72,297	0	0	3,553	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	72,614	73,424	0	-810	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The final stage of the sample reduction that began in 2006 will conclude in FY 2007, thus decreasing the burden hours. In addition, streamlining changes being introduced to the Quarterly Interview Survey CAPI instrument will result in a decrease of the burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $38,397,300

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: 01/08/2007

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