Approved on
condition that the Census Bureau examine potential bias that may be
introduced by low response in some segments of the target
population and identify information available from other sources to
evaluate or correct such bias. The results of this examination
together with any recommendations for action are to be provided to
OMB within 6 months.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1998
09/30/1998
7,600
0
0
1,520
0
0
0
0
0
The survey will collect
nonconstruction costs of private single-family houses. Example of
nonconstruction costs of raw land and marketing. The Census Bureau
will use these data to improve the existing estimation procedure
that produces monthly estimates of the value of construction
put-in-place (VIP). The Bureau of Economic Analysis uses the VIP
data to estimate the residential investment component of gross
domestic product (GDP). All respondents in the survey are builders
of single-family houses.
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.