2030 Census Small Scale Test and Updates Generic IC

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2030 Census Small-scale Tests Evaluations and Database Updates Generic Clearance 30-day FRN 2024-11-26.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-26
Attachment A - USCODE-2007-Title13.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-20
Supporting Statement Part B Generic Clearance 2030 Census Small Scale Test and Updates-v1.docx Supporting Statement B	2024-11-20
Supporting Statement Part A Generic Clearance 2030 Census Small Scale Test and Updates-v.2.0.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-11-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202411-0607-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2030 Census Small Scale Test and Updates Generic IC
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/26/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	524,700	0
Time Burden (Hours)	159,000	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The U.S. Census Bureau plans to request OMB approval for a three-year period for a new Generic Information Collection to conduct a series of studies to research and evaluate how to improve data collection activities for 2030 Census programs at the Census Bureau. In addition, the Census Bureau plans to use this generic clearance to test updating address databases and other datasets used to plan and conduct larger tests and the 2030 Census itself. Both the database updates and the studies are informed by recommendations developed from lessons learned from previous censuses, suggestions received from stakeholders, focus groups, as well as the results of earlier research studies. Under this Generic Information Collection, the Census Bureau also plans to test implementing some of those recommendations and suggestions. These studies will explore how the Census Bureau can improve efficiency, data quality, and response rates and reduce respondent burden in future census and survey tests, operations, evaluations, experiments, and database updates. Having it as a Generic Information Collection will also provide the quick turn-around necessary for conducting tests in response to unanticipated international, national, regional, or state-level emergencies and other disruptions that could have a major impact on the development and planning of census operations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 141,191,193, 221 and 223 Name of Law: Title13
  

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:
	89 FR 73623	09/11/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 93274	11/26/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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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	524,700	0	0	524,700	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	159,000	0	0	159,000	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Because this is a new collection request there are no changes to the burden estimates. The total estimated respondent burden is roughly 53,000 hours annually and 159,000 in total. The annual costs to the Federal Government associated with each specific test under this Generic IC will be determined as the individual tests are planned.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 11/26/2024

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