AS A PART OF THE CENSUS BUREAU'S
EFFORT TO IMPROVE IT'S AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ACTIVITIES, IT RECOGNIZES
TH IMPORTANCE OF USING COST EFFICIENT METHODS TO DISSEMINATE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION TO ALL MINORITY GROUPS. THIS
FORM WILL BE COMPLETED ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS BY JOB APPLICANTS BEING
TESTED AND INTERVIEWED FOR SCHEDULE A NONCOMPETITIVE POSITIONS WITH
THE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS. THE DATA COLLECTED WILL BE ANALYZED TO
DETERMINE
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.