1988 DRESS REHEARSAL CENSUS - BLOCK SPLITS

OMB Control No: 0607-0613	ICR Reference No: 198801-0607-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 1988 DRESS REHEARSAL CENSUS - BLOCK SPLITS
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/25/1988
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/28/1988
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this collection of information is approved through December 31, 1988. The Bureau of the Census will submit the introductory language to be used by the enumerators when contracting the households by telephone. In addition, a map illustrating the example provided on block splits will also be submitted to OMB. The material submitted on March 30, 1988, and on April 20, 1988, are added to the docket.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/1988	12/31/1988
Responses	2,160	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,160	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: IN PLANNING FOR THE 21ST DECENNIAL CENSUS THAT WILL BE CONDUCTED ON APRIL 1, 1990, THE CENSUS BUREAU IS USING BLOCK SPLITS PROCEDURES DURING THE 1988 DRESS REHEARSAL. WITHOUT EFFICIENT AND RELIABLE PROCEDURES, TABULATION COSTS WILL BE HIGHER THA NECESSARY AND THE USEFULNESS OF PUBLISHED DATA DIMINISHED. THIS BLOCK SPLITS OPERATION WILL HELP REFINE AND FINALIZE PROCEDURES FOR TAKING THE CONSTITUTIONALLY MANDATED DECENNIAL CENSUS ON APRIL 1, 1990.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name 1988 DRESS REHEARSAL CENSUS - BLOCK SPLITS DX-110A

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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	2,160	0	0	2,160	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,160	0	0	2,160	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:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 01/28/1988

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