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OMB Control No:
0607-0368
ICR Reference No:
202501-0607-003
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202210-0607-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/CENSUS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Special Census Program
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
06/09/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/27/2025
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2025
12/31/2025
12/31/2025
Responses
357,080
0
357,080
Time Burden (Hours)
59,560
0
59,560
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
A Special Census is a basic enumeration of population, housing units, group quarters, and units at transitory locations, conducted by the Census Bureau at the request of a Governmental Unit. Title 13, United States Code, section 196 authorizes the Census Bureau to conduct Special Censuses on a cost reimbursable basis for the government of any state, county, city, or other political subdivision. This includes the District of Columbia, American Indian Reservations, Alaska Native villages, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Island Areas, and other Governmental Units that require current population data between decennial censuses. A full Special Census is a basic enumeration of population, housing units, group quarters, and units at transitory locations for an area entirely within the jurisdiction of a local Governmental Unit requesting the Special Census. A partial Special Census is conducted using the same methodologies and procedures as a regular or full Special Census, but it is for a subset of areas within the jurisdiction of the local Governmental Unit. The areas requested in a partial Special Census must contain at least one full tract that is completely within the jurisdiction of the Governmental Unit and can contain additional contiguous tracts or blocks. For example, Governmental Units may choose to conduct a partial Special Census with just those tracts that might have experienced a large population growth or a boundary change.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
13 USC 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
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 31855
05/25/2022
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 64003
10/21/2022
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
Governmental Unit Cost Estimate Request
SC-900
Special Census Cost Estimate Request Form
Special Census Program
SC-Q, SC-Q(S), SC-CQ, SC-CQ(S), SC-Q-GE, SC-Q-GE(S), SC-Q-TL(S), SC-CQ-TL, SC-CQ-TL(S), SC-RQ, SC-RQ(S) , SC-435, SC-Q-TL
Housing Unit Enumerator Questionnaire
,
Housing Unit Enumerator Questionnaire (Spanish)
,
HU Enumerator Continuation Questionnaire (English)
,
HU Enumerator Continuation Questionnaire (Spanish)
,
GQ Individual Census Questionnaire (English)
,
GQ Individual Census Questionnaire (Spanish)
,
Transitory Unit Questionnaire (English)
,
Transitory Unit Questionnaire (Spanish)
,
Transitory Unit Continuation Questionnaire (English)
,
Transitory Unit Continuation Questionnaire (Spanish)
,
Reinterview Questionnaire (English)
,
Reinterview Questionnaire (Spanish)
,
Reinterview Dependent Quality Check Record
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
357,080
357,080
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
59,560
59,560
0
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
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:
For the 2020 Special Census Program, the Census Bureau will use an internet self-response instrument for respondents to self-respond to their Special Census. This is a change from previous Special Censuses which did not include any options for respondents to self-respond. This program change was made to provide respondents with an additional option for responding to the Special Census. This change will reduce costs for the GUs and improve efficiency of data collection. Additionally, the Special Census Program will no longer require GUs to pay a fee when submitting a Special Census Cost Estimate Request form.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$2,900,000
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.
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Kenneth Turner 301 763-9912 kenneth.a.turner@census.gov
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:
01/27/2025
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