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.
The numerous activities we
conduct each fiscal year directly cause fluctuations in the burden
hours we report. For fiscal year 07 we expect approximately 14,300
hours, however as we approach the 2010 census we expect the burden
hours to exceed 2 million based on the greater number of
respondents we expect to contact.
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.