This survey will be used to verify the
existence of special district government units, obtain current
addresses, and identify new government units for the 2002 Census of
Governments. Respondents are the 3,039 active counties,
consolidated city- county governments, and independent cities in
the Nation. We will send listings of current special districts to
local officials, and request that they update the lists to ensure
complete coverage of special districts in the 2002 Census.
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.