2009 American Housing Survey (AHS) covering both the National (AHS-N) and Metropolitan (AHS-MS) Samples

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2008-10-28
AHS Information Collection Procedures.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-01-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
27531	American Housing Survey - National (AHS-N) and Metropolitan (AHS-MS) Other-Additional Survey Questions	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2528-0017	ICR Reference No: 200810-2528-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200701-2528-002
Agency/Subagency: HUD/PD&R	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2009 American Housing Survey (AHS) covering both the National (AHS-N) and Metropolitan (AHS-MS) Samples
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: 01/30/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/28/2008
Terms of Clearance: did bhk review?

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2010
Responses	53,971	0	64,556
Time Burden (Hours)	33,425	0	40,099
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The 2009 AHS is a longitudinal study that provides a periodic measure on the quality, availability, and cost of housing for both the country (AHS-N) and one select metropolitan area (AHS-MS). The study also provides information on demographic and other characteristics of the occupants. Federal and local agencies use AHS data to evaluate housing issues.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 12 USC 1701z-2(g) Name of Law: National Housing Act
   US Code: 12 USC 1701z-10(a) Name of Law: National Housing Act
  

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:
	73 FR 128	07/02/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 204	10/21/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
American Housing Survey - National (AHS-N) and Metropolitan (AHS-MS)

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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	53,971	64,556	0	-10,585	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	33,425	40,099	0	-6,674	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: This is a revision of a currently approved collection. The joint National/Metro sample is smaller than in 2007.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $16,000,000

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: 10/28/2008

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