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OMB Control No:
0607-0971
ICR Reference No:
201601-0607-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201508-0607-008
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/CENSUS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Generic Clearance for 2020 Census Tests to Research the Use of Automation in Field Data Collection Activities
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
04/12/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/27/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2019
36 Months From Approved
Responses
36,000
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
6,000
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Census Bureau plans to test the use of mobile computing devices, emails, text messages and applications in self-enumeration and data collection tasks. The enumeration functions research will focus on using various applications to enumerate households and persons. The research and evaluation may include: developing an automated enumeration questionnaire; inviting respondents to participate; reminding them to participate; usability issues; conducting interviews; and ability to toggle to non-English language instrument. To test enumeration functions, the Census Bureau may conduct the enumeration directly with a household member or knowledgeable respondent. The questions asked in these tasks will be content or experimental content for the 2020 Census operations and forms, along with some attitudinal and satisfaction debriefing questions.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
13 USC 141, 193
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:
80 FR 22789
09/09/2015
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 4249
01/26/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
5
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
2016 Service-Based Enumeration (SBE) Census Test
DF-20
DF-20
2017 Group Quarters eResponse Data Test
1
eResponse Collection Site Screens
August Small Scale Mail Test
2015 National Content Test
2015 National Content Test
May 2016 Mail Test
SMarT 4
SMART 4
SMART 4
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
36,000
0
0
36,000
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
6,000
0
0
6,000
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 of a decrease in budget and scope for the 2017 Census Tests, the Census Bureau plans to conduct more small-scale field testing using this generic ICR.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$240,000
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:
01/27/2016
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