This survey will be used to profile State and Federal prison inmates nationwide; to determine trends in inmate composition, criminal history, and alcohol and drug use and gun use and crime; and to report on the victims of crime. The data will be used by BJS, Congress, the Executive Office of the President, researchers, practitioners, and others in the criminal justice community. No other collection series provides these data.
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.