This form is used to collect data from
state and local building permit officials. We need data to update
the universe of permit- issuing places, the sampling frame for the
Building Permit Survey (BPS) and Survey of Construction (SOC). The
BPS and SOC provide widely used measures of construction activity,
including the economic indicator, "Housing Units Authorized by
Building Permits" and Houseing "Starts."
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.