Grant program--Supporting Statement B-FINAL

Supporting Statement B

OMB Control Number: xxxx-xxxx

U.S. Election Assistance Commission

Election Data Collection Grant Program

B. COLLECTIONS OF INFORMATION EMPLOYING STATISTICAL METHODS

1. Describe (including a numerical estimate) the potential respondent universe and any sampling or other respondent selection method to be used. Data on the number of entities (e.g. establishments, State and local governmental units, households, or persons) in the universe and the corresponding sample are to be provided in tabular form. Indicate expected response rates for the collection as a whole. If the collection had been conducted previously, include the actual response rate achieved during the last collection.

This information collection does not use sampling. The Election Data Collection Grant Program is open to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the four U.S. territories. Therefore, the total universe of possible respondents is 55. Only five states can be chosen to receive a grant. As a requirement of the grant, the EAC expects five grantees to provide responses to the collection as a whole.

2. Describe the procedures for the collection, including: the statistical methodology for stratification and sample selection; the estimation procedure; the degree of accuracy needed for the purpose described in the justification; any unusual problems requiring specialized sampling procedures; and any use of periodic (less frequent than annual) data collection cycles to reduce burden.

Not applicable to this collection.

3. Describe the methods used to maximize response rates and to deal with non-response. The accuracy and reliability of the information collected must be shown to be adequate for the intended uses.

Not applicable. All five grantees must provide the methodologies supporting the data being requested.

4. Describe any tests of procedures or methods to be undertaken. Tests are encouraged as effective means to refine collections, but if ten or more test respondents are involved OMB must give prior approval.

Not applicable to this collection.

5. Provide the name and telephone number of individuals consulted on the statistical aspects of the design, and the name of the agency unit, contractor(s), grantee(s), or other person(s) who will actually collect and/or analyze the information for the agency.

The EAC staff members responsible for conducting this information collection are:

Karen Lynn-Dyson

Research Director

U.S. Election Assistance Commission

1225 New York Avenue, Suite 1100

Washington, DC 20005

(202) 566-3100

Shelly Anderson

Deputy Research Director

U.S. Election Assistance Commission

1225 New York Avenue, Suite 1100

Washington, DC 20005

(202) 566-3100

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