Generic Clearance for 2020 Census Tests to Research the Use of Automation in Field Data Collection Activities

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Justification_for_Nonsub_change_0607_0971.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2015-04-17
supporting statement b 2020 field tests 1 - 13 v4.0.docx Supporting Statement B	2012-10-31
SUPPORTING STATEMENT A 2020 Field Tests 1 - 13 v4.0.docx Supporting Statement A	2012-10-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
216877	Small Scale Mail-out Test Other-Various - letters and post cards	New
210829	Listing and Mapping Application Small Field Tests Other-LIMA Screenshots	Unchanged
205534	Testing of Address Listing Tasks Using Hand Held Devices Other-Listing Guide	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0971	ICR Reference No: 201504-0607-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201207-0607-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Generic Clearance for 2020 Census Tests to Research the Use of Automation in Field Data Collection Activities
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/24/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/20/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2015	10/31/2015	10/31/2015
Responses	14,000	0	13,000
Time Burden (Hours)	4,501	0	2,167
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: A series of small area field tests will research and evaluate how the use of automation can improve efficiencies, improve data quality, and reduce respondent burden in field data collection activities for the 2020 Census. Field activities include: create and update address lists, record GPS points, enumerate households and persons, and conduct quality control. These activities can not be simulated and therefore it is necessary to preform these tests in a production environment. Respondents are households and persons. Data collected from respondents will not be used for any other purposes. The results of the automated activities will inform decision makers and stakeholders about the cost and design of the 2020 Census.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 141, 193 Name of Law: null
  

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 18790	03/28/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 44580	07/30/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Small Scale Mail-out Test
Listing and Mapping Application Small Field Tests
Testing of Address Listing Tasks Using Hand Held Devices

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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	14,000	13,000	0	1,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,501	2,167	0	2,334	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: The reason for an increase in burden hours is to conduct the first two of a series of small-scale mailout tests to determine an optimal set of mailing materials emphasizing the Internet reporting option. These tests will enable the Census Bureau to meet their goal of accomplishing the 2020 Census data collection in a cost-efficient manner.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

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: 04/20/2015

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