The survey is
approved in concept only subject to the following conditions: 1)
the sample size stated in part C.41.2 of the Request fo Proposal
dated July 9, 1991, will be changed to 2,400 respondents, 2) the
size of the subgroups given in C5.2.2 will be increased to at least
600 each, and 3) the contractor's plan for for conducting the
survey will be submitted for OMB review prior to us and will
include: a) the sampling plan, b) the revised questionnaire and
letters to the respondent, and c) plans for measuring and
controlling errors due to nonresponse. We have offered comments on
the draft questionnaire to assist in development of the revised
questionnaire. These comments are found on a continuation
page.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1992
07/31/1992
2,400
0
0
800
0
0
0
0
0
THIS PROJECT WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE
CONSUMERS' BASELINE PRODUCT AWARENESS, EXTENT OF OWNERSHIP, SAVINGS
HABITS, DEMOGRAPHICS AND TO DEVELOP CONSUMER PROFLIES. INFORMATION
WILL BE USED FOR INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY, MORE RESPONSIVE SERVICE
AND BETTER MANAGEMENT OF THE U.S SAVINGS BONDS DIVISION.
RESPONDENTS INCLUDE CURRENT PURCHASERS/OWNERS
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.