2003 National Census Test

OMB Control No: 0607-0900	ICR Reference No: 200208-0607-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2003 National Census Test
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 10/10/2002
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/13/2002
Terms of Clearance: Census Bureau should provide OMB a briefing or written summary of the results of this test. A detailed analysis of race and Hispanic origin responses is requested (especially multiple Hispanic origin responses as well as an analysis of the item response for each of the cues/examples listed in the race and Hispanic origin questions. The script for the telephone survey does not need to fully repeat the OMB information provided in the advance letter. See email from Jay Waite to Susan Schechter for clarification on the sample design/power analysis described in the ICR Justification (email dated 10/10/02).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2003	12/31/2003
Responses	240,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	40,000	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Census Bureau needs to identify 1. An optimal set of modal strategies to increase self-enumerated response, and 2. question wording that will lead to improved self-reporting of both race and Hispanic origin. The 2003 National Census Test is the first step in this process. Achieving these two goals will improve data quality and reduce costs for Census 2010.

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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 2003 National Census Test DA-11A, DA-1B, DA-1C, DA-1D, DA-1DD, DA-1(RH-1), DA-1(RH-2), DA-1(RH-3), DA-1(RH-4), DA-1(RH-6)

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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	240,000	0	0	240,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	40,000	0	0	40,000	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? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 08/13/2002

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