Skip to main content
An official website of the United States government
The .gov means it's official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
Search:
Agenda
Reg Review
ICR
This script is used to control the display of information in this page.
Display additional information by clicking on the following:
All
Brief and OIRA conclusion
Abstract/Justification
Legal Statutes
Rulemaking
FR Notices/Comments
IC List
Burden
Misc.
Common Form Info.
Certification
View Information Collection (IC) List
View Supporting Statement and Other Documents
Please note that the OMB number and expiration date may not have been determined when this Information Collection Request and associated Information Collection forms were submitted to OMB. The approved OMB number and expiration date may be found by clicking on the Notice of Action link below.
View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
0607-0936
ICR Reference No:
201503-0607-007
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
201501-0607-007
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/CENSUS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
American Community Survey Methods Panel Tests
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
04/24/2015
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Improperly submitted and continue
Conclusion Date:
04/03/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/01/2015
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2015
6 Months From Approved
12/31/2015
Responses
484,925
0
484,925
Time Burden (Hours)
276,645
0
276,645
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The U.S. Census Bureau requests authorization from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct the American Community Survey (ACS) Methods Panel tests. The ACS allows the Census Bureau to provide more timely and relevant housing and socio-economic data while also reducing operational risks in the census by eliminating the long-form historically given to one in every six addresses. An ongoing data collection effort such as the ACS requires that the Census Bureau continue research, testing and evaluations aimed at improving ACS questionnaires content and related data collection materials.
Emergency Justfication:
In order to be responsive to respondent concerns with the prominent references to the mandatory participation in the ACS mail materials in a timely manner and expedite the implementation of this test, we are seeking approval to conduct this test under the emergency review process.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
13 USC 141, 193, and 221
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:
77 FR 24684
04/25/2012
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
77 FR 53171
08/31/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
ACS Mehods Panel Envelope Testing
ACS-1
Questionnaire
ACS Methods Panel
28-page Control Form, 44-page 8.5" x 11" Form, Optical Character Recognition Form, Relationship & Marital Status Form, Internet Questionnaire Screenshots, 36-page Form, ACS-1
Internet Questionnaire Screenshots
,
American Community Survey
,
28-page Control Form
,
36-page Form
,
44-page 8.5" x 11" Form
,
Optical Character Recognition Form
,
Relationship & Marital Status Form
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:
An ACS Methods Panel Testing element is being introduced. Additional burden hours and respondents were added as a result.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$11,500,000
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:
James Treat 301 763-3609
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:
04/01/2015
An official website of the United States government
The .gov means it's official.
The site is secure.
