National Crime Victimization Survey

OMB Control No: 1121-0111	ICR Reference No: 201008-1121-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200906-1121-004
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/OJP	Agency Tracking No: BJS
Title: National Crime Victimization Survey
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/28/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/01/2010
Terms of Clearance: OMB is pleased with this effort to restore the NCVS sample cuts in order to improve the quality of the estimates. We look forward to receiving the full report between Census and BJS regarding how the sample will be restored and monitored. In addition, the previous terms of clearance remain in effect: OMB is very supportive of the NCVS redesign proejct and looks forward to regular updates on the NCVS redesign process, with the full expectation that the next submission to this collection will clearly demonstrate substantial process. This progress includes strategies to meet stated redesign goals related to the precision of national estimates, a capacity to produce subnational estimates, and the role of "supplements" to address special topics. In addition, upates should include progress in bringing the "race of the offender" question into compliance with OMB standards on classification of race and ethnicity, as articulated in response to OMB questions.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2012	09/30/2012	09/30/2012
Responses	208,404	0	158,600
Time Burden (Hours)	69,542	0	53,565
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The National Crime Victimization Survey collects analyzes publishes, and disseminates statistics on the amount and type of crime committed against households and indiduals in the U.S. Respondents include persons 12 years or older living in about 51,000 interviewed households in 329 stratification PSUs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC Section 3732 Name of Law: Justice System Improvement

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:
	19 FR 5679	01/30/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 17690	04/16/2009
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 National Crime Victimization Survey NCVS-2 SP, NCVS-594, NCVS-500, NCVS-1 (SP), NCVS-1, NCVS-2, NCVS-541 Control Card ,   Basic Screen Questionnaire ,   Incident Report ,   Reinterview Basic Screen Questionnaire ,   NCVS-1 Basic Screen Questionnaire SP ,   NCVS-2 Incident Report Questionnaire - SP ,   National Crime Victimization Survey 594 spanish

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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	208,404	158,600	0	49,804	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	69,542	53,565	0	15,977	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: In October 2010, the Bureau of Justice Statistics will begin to reinstate sample that was removed in 2007.

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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]? No

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: Katrina Baum 202 307-5889

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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: 09/01/2010

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