The data collection effort will provide information regarding voters and nonvoters, collected biennially for use by a number of Governmental and private agencies to evaluate voter and nonvoter patterns. The Civic Engagement supplement will provide information on the extent to which American communities are places where individuals are civically active. It will be the only source of nationally representative data on such information as: level of participation in organized groups; extent of political action and knowledge; extent of connections with other community members; and how often individuals get news and information from various media sources.
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.