Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
12/21/2022
10/21/2022
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2025
36 Months From Approved
357,080
0
0
59,560
0
0
0
0
0
A Special Census is a basic enumeration of population, housing units, group quarters, and units at transitory locations, conducted by the Census Bureau at the request of a Governmental Unit. Title 13, United States Code, section 196 authorizes the Census Bureau to conduct Special Censuses on a cost reimbursable basis for the government of any state, county, city, or other political subdivision. This includes the District of Columbia, American Indian Reservations, Alaska Native villages, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Island Areas, and other Governmental Units that require current population data between decennial censuses.
A full Special Census is a basic enumeration of population, housing units, group quarters, and units at transitory locations for an area entirely within the jurisdiction of a local Governmental Unit requesting the Special Census. A partial Special Census is conducted using the same methodologies and procedures as a regular or full Special Census, but it is for a subset of areas within the jurisdiction of the local Governmental Unit. The areas requested in a partial Special Census must contain at least one full tract that is completely within the jurisdiction of the Governmental Unit and can contain additional contiguous tracts or blocks. For example, Governmental Units may choose to conduct a partial Special Census with just those tracts that might have experienced a large population growth or a boundary change.
For the 2020 Special Census Program, the Census Bureau will use an internet self-response instrument for respondents to self-respond to their Special Census. This is a change from previous Special Censuses which did not include any options for respondents to self-respond. This program change was made to provide respondents with an additional option for responding to the Special Census. This change will reduce costs for the GUs and improve efficiency of data collection.
Additionally, the Special Census Program will no longer require GUs to pay a fee when submitting a Special Census Cost Estimate Request form.
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.
Governmental Unit Cost Estimate Request