During the 1997 American Community
Survey (ACS) test, we telephoned all sample group quarters (GQ)
facilities in the Franklin County, Ohio, test site. Using form
ACS-2(GQ) 1997 ACS GQ Facility Questionnaire, we obtained
information about the facility and the people who stay there. We
determined that some GQs can be enumerated by mail without a
personal visit from a field representative (FR). In 1998, we will
telephone some of the sample GQs in seven of the 1998 ACS test
sites. Using revised form ACS-2(GQ) ACS GQ Screening, we will
screen to determine if we can complete ACS interviews of the GQ
residents.
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.