Current Population Survey Civic Engagement and Volunteering Supplement

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 1 Community Engagement and Volunteering Survey	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
A5. 2021 CEV Nonresponse Analysis.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-19	Available
A4. 2014 National Academy of Sciences Report.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-19	Available
A3. Overview of CPS Sample Design and Methodology.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-19	Available
A2. Advance Letter.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-19	Available
A1. Confidentiality Brochure (1).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-19	Available
2026 CEV Public Comment Volunteer Iowa.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-07-13	Available
2026 CPS_CEVS comment final.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-07-13	Available
CEV Authorizing Citation.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-09-04	Available
OMB Justification A - CPS Sept 2027 CEV Supplement_FINAL.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-08-19	Available
OMB Justification B - CPS Sept 2027 CEV Supplement_FINAL.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2026-08-19	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
199011	Current Population Survey Civic Engagement Supplement	Form and Instruction	Modified	Community Engagement and Volunteering Survey

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3045-0139	ICR Reference No: 202606-3045-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202307-3045-001
Agency/Subagency: CNCS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Current Population Survey Civic Engagement and Volunteering Supplement
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/25/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2026
Responses	60,000	60,000
Time Burden (Hours)	6,670	6,670
Cost Burden (Dollars)	448,200	2,162,400

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Abstract: CNCS requests clearance for the collection of data concerning the Civic Engagement and Volunteering Supplement (CEVS), to be conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau in conjunction with the annual November Current Population Survey (CPS). CNCS uses the CEVS to collect data for the Civic Health Assessment, an annual report that is mandated by the Serve America Act. The CEVS provides information on the extent to which American communities are places where individuals are civically active. It also provides information on the number of Americans who are active in their communities, communicating with one another on issues of public concern, and interacting with public institutions and private enterprises. This request is a revision because AmeriCorps is seeking clearance of additional questions on volunteering requested by members of the public in case a change in U.S. Census policy allows for the additional questions before expiration of this OMB Control Number. Additionally, AmeriCorps is seeking clearance of rephrased questions to expedite testing in the event that Census pursues introducing an internet self-response mode to the CEV before expiration of this OMB Control Number. The U.S. Census Bureau is currently field testing an internet self-response mode for the core CPS module as part of modernization efforts.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 12501 et Seq. Name of Law: National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended
  

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:
	91 FR 27309	05/14/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 54849	08/25/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Current Population Survey Civic Engagement Supplement	1	Community Engagement and Volunteering Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	60,000	60,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,670	6,670	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	448,200	2,162,400	0	0	-1,714,200	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: $1,000,000

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.     No

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.     No

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: 08/25/2026

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