Approved with the additional information sent May 25th and with the understannding that BLS will provide by June 15, 1994 its current schedule for tests to streamline the questionnaire, improve the level of reporting, and improve respondent recall. The conditions of clearance dated November 16, 1992 remain in effect. These conditions concern child care questions, including showing care provided in the consumer unit's home and care provided in someone else home. In preparing to streamline the questionnaire, BLS is expected t discuss with OMB evolving needs for child care information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1997
05/31/1997
12/31/1994
47,386
0
46,434
69,298
0
67,928
0
0
0
THE CONSUMER EXPENDITURE SURVEYS ARE USED TO GATHER INFORMATION ON EXPENDITURES, INCOME, AND OTHER RELATED SUBJECTS. THESE DATA ARE USED TO PERIODICALLY UPDATE THE NATIONAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX. THE DATA AR COLLECTED FROM A NATIONAL PROBABILITY SAMPLE OF HOUSEHOLDS DESIGNED TO REPRESENT THE TOTAL CIVILIAN NONINSTITUTIONAL POPULATION.
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:
(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;
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.
CONSUMER EXPENDITURE SURVEYS: (1) QUARTERLY INTERVIEW SURVEY AND (2) DIARY SURVEY