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.
US Code:
13 USC 8b
Name of Law: Census Authorizing Statute
US Code:
29 USC 2
Name of Law: BLS Authorizing Statute
Reporting burden has decreased from 60,052 to 58,835 despite the additional burden associated with the Incentives/Outlets test. This is the result of the completion of the Proof of Concept Test, elimination of the bounding interview, and the full implementation of the new sample. Estimated response burden hours is calculated using actual data collection times over the last two years.
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.
Quarterly Interview