BJS proposes an extension of the generic clearance (OMB Number 1121-0325) to continue developmental activities as part of the redesign program, Methodological Research to Support the Redesign of the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS-RR).
The total burden under this generic clearance is 12,900.
 The ongoing NCVS-RR accounts for approximately 11,100 burden hours. Although these projects have been approved by OMB and are in the field test stage, data collection will continue beyond June 30, 2012.
 The estimated respondent burden for anticipated NCVS-RR projects is 1,800 person-hours. The largest annual burden falls in the first year with an estimated 960 person hours. We estimate that cognitive interviews and pretesting instruments will take an average of 1 hour.
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.