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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
0607-0971
ICR Reference No:
202502-0607-008
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202406-0607-008
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/CENSUS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Generic Clearance for Census Bureau Field Tests and Evaluations
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:
03/03/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/28/2025
Terms of Clearance:
OIRA approves this non-substantive change request for the Generic Clearance for Census Bureau Field Tests and Evaluations, specifically for the FoodAPS instrument testing (OMB Control No. 0607-0971) pursuant to our authorities under the PRA and with the understanding that the Census Bureau has submitted the request after obtaining appropriate sign off from a responsible senior policy official in this Administration.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2027
08/31/2027
08/31/2027
Responses
341,373
0
341,373
Time Burden (Hours)
211,773
0
211,773
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Census Bureau plans to test the use of new and improved data collection techniques for self-enumeration and interviewer data-collection tasks surrounding and following the ongoing census and survey operations. The research and evaluation may include: research on public outreach, messaging, and similar invitations to participate in surveys; developing alternative enumeration or follow-up questionnaires; usability issues; conducting interviews or debriefings; and non-English language training and interviews. The questions asked in these studies will be typical census or survey questions and questions related to that content or attitudinal, opinion and satisfaction questions related to responding to Census Bureau surveys.
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:
87 FR 44336
07/26/2022
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 54768
07/02/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
2024 National Census Survey
1, 2, 3, 4
Internet Instrument
,
Paper Questionnaire v1
,
Paper Questionnaire v2
,
Paper Questionnaire v3
2025 Census Household Survey
5, 6, 7, 8, 4, 1, 2, 3
Questionnaire
,
English Letter 1
,
Spanish Letter 1
,
English Letter 2
,
Spanish Letter 2
,
Postcard
,
English Letter 3
,
Spanish Letter 3
2025 National Household Food Acquisition Survey (FoodAPS) Pilot Test
1, 2, 3, 4
Initial Interview
,
Profile and Income Interview
,
Food Log Interview
,
Debriefing Interview
Hurricane Pulse Survey
N/A
HPS-EHP 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
341,373
341,373
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
211,773
211,773
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:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$240,000
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:
Jessica Holzberg 202 893-5071 jessica.holzberg@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:
02/28/2025
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