National Crime Victimization Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NCVS -1 National Crime Victimization Survey Form	Modified
NCVS_omb83-i.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-21
Response to OMB regarding passback questions.docx Supplementary Document	2012-08-21
nsvso12sol.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-21
NCVS_594(L)_thank you (Spanish).pdf Supplementary Document	2012-06-25
NCVS_594(L)_thank you (English).pdf Supplementary Document	2012-06-25
NCVS_573(L)_follow-up (Spanish).pdf Supplementary Document	2012-06-25
NCVS_573(L)_follow-up (English).pdf Supplementary Document	2012-06-25
NCVS_593(L)_thank you_continuing (Spanish).pdf Supplementary Document	2012-06-25
NCVS_593(L)_thank you_continuing (English).pdf Supplementary Document	2012-06-25
NCVS_572(L)_intro letter (Viet).pdf Supplementary Document	2012-06-25
NCVS_572(L)_intro letter (Spanish).pdf Supplementary Document	2012-06-25
NCVS_572(L)_intro letter (Korean).pdf Supplementary Document	2012-06-25
NCVS_572(L)_intro letter (English).pdf Supplementary Document	2012-06-25
NCVS_572(L)_intro letter (Chinese_s).pdf Supplementary Document	2012-06-25
NCVS_572(L)_intro letter (Chinese).pdf Supplementary Document	2012-06-25
Screenshot of NCVS Instrument screen containing the OMB number.docx Supplementary Document	2012-06-25
NCVS_Supporting_Statement_Part_A 8-20-12.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-08-21
legislation.doc Supplementary Document	2009-07-08
NCVS_Supporting_Statement_Part_B_revised.docx Supporting Statement B	2012-08-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
12401	National Crime Victimization Survey Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1121-0111	ICR Reference No: 201206-1121-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201203-1121-005
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/OJP	Agency Tracking No: BJS
Title: National Crime Victimization Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/24/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/27/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2012
Responses	201,400	0	208,404
Time Burden (Hours)	68,905	0	67,657
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC Section 3732 Name of Law: Justice System Improvement
  

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:
	77 FR 17523	03/26/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 32138	05/31/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
National Crime Victimization Survey	NCVS-2, NCVS-541, NCVS-500, NCVS -1, NCVS-1 Spanish, NCVS-2 Spanish	Basic Screen Questionnaire ,   Crime Incident Report ,   Control Card ,   Reinterview Screener ,   Basic Screen Questionnaire - Spanish ,   Crime Incident Report - Spanish

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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	201,400	208,404	0	-7,004	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	68,905	67,657	0	1,248	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Changes to the survey instrument adding Race of Offender questions.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 06/27/2012

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