The Census Bureau plans to use the MAF
for post-Census 2010 evaluations, various pre-2020 census tests,
and as a sampling frame for the American Community Survey and our
other demographic current surveys. The TIGER is a geographic system
that maps the entire country in Census Blocks with applicable
address ranges of living quarter location information. Linking MAF
and TIGER allows us to assign each address to the appropriate
Census Block, produce maps as needed and publish results at the
appropriate level of geographic detail.
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.