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OMB Control No:
0607-1013
ICR Reference No:
202004-0607-005
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/CENSUS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Household Pulse Survey
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
04/19/2020
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
04/19/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/19/2020
Terms of Clearance:
OMB approves consistent with the commitments identified in Supporting Statements A and B to cognitively test identified content in parallel with week 1 data collection and to submit nonsubstantive change requests to OMB for any changes to methods or content.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2020
6 Months From Approved
Responses
1,296,000
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
427,784
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The U. S. Census Bureau in consultation with its federal statistical partners endeavors to pilot a rapid response Household Pulse Survey in order to produces and disseminate data about the health, social, and economic characteristics of American households as they experience the COVID-19 epidemic. This is a short-term, urgent endeavor designed to maximize the federal statistical system in addressing these emergent data needs. Given the rapidly changing dynamics of this situation for American households, there is an acute need for data that shed light on the situation as it is unfolding. Approval of this information collection is requested by April 17, 2020.
Emergency Justfication:
The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic will be felt for months, possibly years, to come. The federal statistical community is developing questions for inclusion in the government’s large, benchmark surveys for later this year. However, given the rapidly changing dynamics of this situation, we must respond to the acute need for data on the situation as it is unfolding now. These rapid response data will provide federal, state and local agencies critical information to guide real-time response and interventions. In order to respond to these needs, the Census Bureau cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance process and requests emergency clearance.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
13 USC Sections 8(b), 182 and 196
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
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Household Pulse Survey
NA
Household Pulse Survey 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
1,296,000
0
0
1,296,000
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
427,784
0
0
427,784
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:
The increase in burden is due to the fact that this is a new information collection.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,232,825
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.
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?
Yes
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:
04/19/2020
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