OMB approves the Census Bureauâs requested extension of the expiration date for an additional 3 months, but does not yet approve content and design for Phase 2. This approval is consistent with the understanding that the Census Bureau will submit a nonsubstantive change request to OMB that includes the proposed questionnaire and documentation detailing the justifications for the proposed content. OMB will then consider approval of the content and design for Phase 2. The Census Bureau commits to publishing a 30-day Federal Register Notice for public comment on this collection within 30 days of approval of this package.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2020
6 Months From Approved
07/31/2020
1,296,000
0
1,296,000
427,784
0
427,784
0
0
0
The Household Pulse Survey was approved for data collection through July 31, 2020. As the pandemic continues and the data from this survey continue to be widely used and valued by government officials and others managing response and recovery efforts, the Census Bureau seeks to extend the emergency clearance for the full 180 days permitted under 5 CFR Section 1320, Paperwork Reduction Act, specifically 1320.13, Emergency Processing. For the purposes of discussion, the Census Bureau refers here to the initial deployment of the Household Pulse Survey through July 31, 2020 as âPhase 1,â and to plans for extending the data collection through the balance of time allowable under the emergency clearance as âPhase 2.â
The Census Bureau seeks to collect urgently needed data on the experiences of American households as the coronavirus pandemic prompts business and school closures, and widespread stay-at-home orders
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.
Household Pulse Survey