This survey will provide improved
statistics for the executive and legislative branches on income
distribution and data not previously available on eligibility for
and participation in government programs. Changes in status and
participation will be measured over time. These data will support
policy and program planning. All people 15 years old or older in
sample households are interviewed.
Due to budget constraints we
are limiting the sample for the 2004 Wave 10, 11, and 12 interviews
to 21,292 households per wave. Therefore, the burden is decreasing
to 44,799 burden hours through January 2008.
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.