This survey collects data on the
assets, debts, income, work history, pension rights, use of
financial services, and attitudes of a sample of U.S. families. The
survey is the only source of representative information on the
structure of finances of U.S. families.
Authority is being requested to
conduct: (1) up to 30 interviews averaging about 15 minutes
(business pretest) to evaluate a new set of questions on the
finances of small businesses in 2009; (2) up to 150 interviews
averaging about 75 minutes (main pretest) to be obtained in a
series of tests of the survey procedures in 2009; (3) up to 7,000
interviews averaging about 75 minutes (main survey) between May
2010 and March 2011; (4) up to 150 re-interviews averaging about 75
minutes (re-interview 1) in 2011 with participants from the main
survey; and (5) up to 150 re-interviews averaging about 75 minutes
(re-interview 2) in 2012 with participants from the main survey.
The surveys would be conducted by a survey research organization
selected through a competitive process.
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.