Quarterly Survey of State and Local Government Tax Revenue

OMB Control No: 0607-0112	ICR Reference No: 200902-0607-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200603-0607-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Quarterly Survey of State and Local Government Tax Revenue
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/07/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/26/2009
Terms of Clearance: Prior to the commencement of the Quarterly Survey of State and Local Government Tax Revenue forms distribution, the Census Bureau shall provide on its Internet site prominent links to a set of finalized survey forms, including instructions and cover letters, comparable to those provided for the 2007 Economic Census report forms. The final forms and letters shall reflect any changes in the survey period, OMB number expiration date, and Census leadership from those submitted for review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2009
Responses	28,432	0	22,440
Time Burden (Hours)	7,159	0	5,661
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Census Bureau needs this information to maintain its historical time series of tax collections (an important measure of the economic conditions of the state and local government sector). The Bureau of Economic Analysis uses the statistics in multiple components of the gross domestic product and national income accounts. The statistics also support economic research and comparative studies of government finances. Respondents are state and local governments.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 182 Name of Law: null

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 72446	11/28/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 8773	02/26/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name Quarterly Survey of State and Local Government Tax Revenue F-71, F-72, F-73 State Tax Collections, Quarterly Survey ,   Quarterly Survey, Selected Local Taxes ,   Quarterly Survey of Property Tax Collections

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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	28,432	22,440	0	5,992	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,159	5,661	0	1,498	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The increase in respondent burden is due to a bridge study resulting from the selection of a new sample for the F-71 form. The new sample will be collected concurrently with the old sample for four quarters, at which time the results of the bridge study will be published and the old sample will be discontinued.

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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)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Paul Villena 3017637286

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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: 02/26/2009

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