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OMB Control No:
0607-0969
ICR Reference No:
201112-0607-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/CENSUS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Federal Statistical System Public Opinion Survey
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
02/14/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/03/2012
Terms of Clearance:
OMB and Census have agreed that some of the questions in this survey will be rotating questions. Such questions, as long as they remain consistent with the topics and purposes specified in the supporting statement, will constitute non-substantive changes to this submission. Census will submit to OMB approximately monthly the request to make these changes through a single tracking document. This tracking document will contain a complete history of all questions asked and the months that each question was asked.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2015
12/31/2013
Responses
70,000
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
11,667
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Census Bureau will collect public opinion data addressing attitudes, beliefs, and concerns the public may have regarding its trust (confidence) in federal statistics and in the collection of statistical information by the federal government from the public, as well attitudes toward and knowledge of the statistical uses of administrative records. The data will also allow us to understand how current events impact public perception towards federal statistics. Ultimately, this public opinion data will enable the Census Bureau and other federal agencies to better understand public perceptions, which will provide guidance for communicating with the public and for communicating with the public and for future planning of data collection that reflects a good understanding of public perceptions and concerns.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
13 USC Chapter 5
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 67405
11/01/2011
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 81473
12/28/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Federal Statistical System Public Opinion Survey
FSS POS Initial Questionnaire, Pretest Questionnaire
FSS POS Initial Questionnaire
,
Pretest Questionnaire
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
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
70,000
0
0
70,000
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
11,667
0
0
11,667
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:
This collection is submitted as new.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$2,200,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
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?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Jennifer Childs 301 763-4927
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
01/03/2012
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