Current Population Survey (CPS) Basic Demographics

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form CPS Front Items Current Population Survey Basic (2018) Form and Instruction	Modified
Att F - Statutes Authorizing the Collection.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-19
Att E-3 BC-1428(SP)Rev.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-05-19
Att E-3 BC-1428(English)Rev.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-05-19
Att E-2 CPS-692 (4-10) The Monthly Flow of CPS Data.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-05-19
Att E-1 BC1433 Factsheet (SP).pdf Supplementary Document	2021-05-19
Att E-1 BC1433 Factsheet.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-05-19
Att D-3 0906-266 Thank You Card (3-2018).pdf Supplementary Document	2021-05-19
Att D-2 CPS 264 (MIS-5).pdf Supplementary Document	2021-05-19
Att D-1 CPS 263 (MIS-1).pdf Supplementary Document	2021-05-19
Att C - Supplements for 2021 and 2022.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-19
Att B-2 - CPS Demographic Items (2018).docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-19
Att A - Overview of CPS Sample Design and Methodology (2016).docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-19
Basic CPS Demographics_SupportingStatementB_030321.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-05-19
Basic CPS Demographics_SupportingStatementA_051721.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-05-19
Att B-4 - CPS Weather Event Items (as needed).doc Supplementary Document	2018-09-20
Attachment B-3 - CPS Back Items (2018).docx Supplementary Document	2018-09-20
Attachment B-1 - CPS Front Items (2018).docx Supplementary Document	2018-09-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
231425	Current Population Survey Basic (2018) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0049	ICR Reference No: 202105-0607-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201809-0607-005
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Current Population Survey (CPS) Basic Demographics
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/27/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2021
Responses	708,000	708,000
Time Burden (Hours)	66,080	66,080
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The CPS demographic data include age, marital status, sex, Armed Forces status, education, race, Hispanic origin, and country of birth. The data are used for subject specific (labor-force and supplement) analytic research, for internal analytic research, for evaluating other surveys, and for selecting other survey samples.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 2
   US Code: 13 USC 8b, 141, 182
  

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:
	86 FR 6294	01/21/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 28537	05/27/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Current Population Survey Basic (2018)	CPS Back Items, CPS Weather Event Items (as needed), CPS Front Items, CPS Demographic Items	CPS Front Items ,   CPS Demographic Items ,   CPS Back Items ,   CPS Weather Event Items (as needed)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	708,000	708,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	66,080	66,080	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: $93,000,000

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? No

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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: 05/27/2021

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