OMB is very
supportive of the NCVS redesign proejct and looks forward to
regular updates on the NCVS redesign process, with the full
expectation that the next submission to this collection will
clearly demonstrate substantial process. This progress includes
strategies to meet stated redesign goals related to the precision
of national estimates, a capacity to produce subnational estimates,
and the role of "supplements" to address special topics. In
addition, upates should include progress in bringing the "race of
the offender" question into compliance with OMB standards on
classification of race and ethnicity, as articulated in response to
OMB questions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2012
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2009
158,600
0
133,000
53,565
0
53,824
0
0
0
The National Crime Victimization
Survey collects analyzes publishes, and disseminates statistics on
the amount and type of crime committed against households and
indiduals in the U.S. Respondents include persons 12 years or older
living in about 51,000 interviewed households in 329 stratification
PSUs.
Changes made in July 2008 were
based on estimation of burden hours for the remaining 6-month
period. Reduction of 259 hours is based on actual hours required to
collect data from July-Dec 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.