This clearance is for a number of activities the Census Bureau will conduct to update the MAF and maintain the linkage between it and the TIGER database. These activities will support and evaluate various census tests, support the American Community Survey, and the current demographic surveys. The respondents will consist of households in various test areas.
The numerous activities we conduct each fiscal year directly cause fluctuations in the burden hours we report. For fiscal year 07 we expect approximately 14,300 hours, however as we approach the 2010 census we expect the burden hours to exceed 2 million based on the greater number of respondents we expect to contact.
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.