BLS is encouraged to continue its planned efforts to improve the diary instrument and data quality, improve response rates, and understand and address issues of potential nonresponse bias in both surveys through providing interviewers with additional training, working with the Census Bureau to implement a call history instrument, and conducting other research. BLS shall keep OMB informed about the results of these efforts in a timely manner.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2006
12/31/2006
10/31/2005
80,652
0
80,652
95,352
0
95,455
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. In addition, the data are used by a variety of researchers in academia, government agencies, and the private sector. The data are collected from a national probability sample of households designed to represent the total civilian non-institutional 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.
The Consumer Expenditure Surveys: The Quarterly Interview and the Diary