Based on the
results of the nonresponse bias study completed as part of the
previous clearance, the Census Bureau will continue work toward
improving the response rate for the Construction Progress Reporting
Surveys and will provide a report on the efforts they have
undertaken and their effects when it submits its next Construction
Progress Reporting Surveys ICR.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2019
300,000
0
288,000
58,333
0
56,000
0
0
0
The information collected on these
forms is used to publish estimates of the monthly value of
construction put in place (1) for nonresidential projects owned by
private companies or individuals; (2) for projects owned by state
and local government agencies; (3) for multifamily residential
building projects owned by private companies or individuals; and
(4) for projects owned by the federal government. These statistics
are used extensively by the Federal Government in making policy
decisions and become part of the gross domestic product. The
private sector uses the statistics for market analysis and other
research.
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.