The Census Bureau will conduct the
survey for the City of New York in order to determine the vacancy
rate of rental housing stock, which the city uses to enact specific
policies. New York will also use the data to help measure the
quality of its housing, and learn specific demographic
characteristics about the city's residents.
The slight increase in
respondent burden is due to anticipated additional sample for new
construction units built between October 1, 2013 and September 30,
2016.
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with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.