Consumer Expenditure Surveys: Quarterly Interview and Diary

OMB Control No: 1220-0050	ICR Reference No: 201505-1220-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201407-1220-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/BLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Consumer Expenditure Surveys: Quarterly Interview and Diary
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 06/05/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/14/2015
Terms of Clearance: Prior to the commencement of the Consumer Expenditure Surveys: Quarterly Interview and Diary Proof-of-Concept test forms distribution, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shall provide on its Internet site prominent links to a set of finalized survey forms, including instructions and cover letters. The final forms, instructions, and letters shall reflect any changes in the survey year, OMB number expiration date, and BLS leadership from those submitted for review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2017	12/31/2017	12/31/2017
Responses	68,185	0	67,795
Time Burden (Hours)	60,052	0	60,874
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 8b Name of Law: Census Authorizing Statute    US Code: 29 USC 2 Name of Law: BLS Authorizing Statute

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:
	79 FR 38071	07/03/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 65251	11/03/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title Form No. Form Name CEX - Proof of Concept Test Attachment 10 POC Debriefing Questions Quarterly Interview CAPI Requirement Specs, CEQ RI Requirement Specifications CEQ CAP Requirement Specifications ,   CEQ Reinterview Requirement Specifications The Diary Diary CAPI Requirement Specifications, CE 801, CED RI Requirement Specifications Diary CAPI Requirement Specifications ,   CE Diary Form ,   CED ReInterview Requirement Specifications Individual Diary Feasibility Study Attachment C CAPI Changes for ID Research Cases

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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	68,185	67,795	0	390	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	60,052	60,874	0	-822	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The Individual Diary Feasiblity Test is now complete resulting in a reduction of 2135 hours, the Proof of Concept test is being implemented with a burden of 1313 hours, resulting in the net reduction of 822 hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $41,000,000

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]? No

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: Peggy Suarez 2026916186 [email protected]

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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: 05/14/2015

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