Computer and Internet Use Supplement to the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
B-3 2017 CIUS Round 2 Cognitive Testing Report 3-28-17.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-08-02	Available
B-2 2017 CIUS Round 1 Cognitive Testing Report 1-27-17.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-08-02	Available
B-1 2017 CIUS Att. B-1 Census CPS Sample Design and Methodology.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-08-02	Available
A-5 2017 CIUS Att. A-5 (July 2012)The US Census Bureau Respects Your Privacy and Protects Your Personal Informaltion.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-08-02	Available
A-4 Census Dir Letter and CPS Factsheet.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-08-02	Available
A-3 Comment Summaries and Responses.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-08-02	Available
A-2 2017 CIUS Att. A-2 NTIA Authorizing Statute sec. 902.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-08-02	Available
A-1 2017 CIUS CPS Supplement 2017 vs 2015 Att. A-1.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-08-02	Available
2017 CIUS PRA Census Supporting Statement B.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2017-08-02	Available
2020 Renewal PRA Supporting Statement A Final.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2020-09-09	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
181505	Computer and Internet Use Questions	Other-IC Instrument	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0660-0021	ICR Reference No: 201708-0660-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201504-0660-003
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NTIA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Computer and Internet Use Supplement to the Census Bureau's Current Population 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: 09/27/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/02/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2020	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2018
Responses	54,000	0	54,000
Time Burden (Hours)	9,000	0	9,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The supplement requests information about households' Internet use, including the online activities that members conduct. In addition, the supplement seeks information about the reasons some households do not use the Internet at home or elsewhere.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 902 Name of Law: National Telecommunications and Information Administration - Establishment; Assigned Functions
  

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:
	82 FR 2325	01/09/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 35935	08/02/2017
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
Computer and Internet Use Questions

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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	54,000	54,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,000	9,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $725,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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: 08/02/2017

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