A variety of geographic partnerships
have been developed by the U.S. Census Bureau to include state,
local and tribal entities in the update of census geographic
information, which includes features, addresses and boundaries. The
Census Bureau benefits from state or local knowledge, and the state
or local entities benefit from a more accurate census geographic
base for the 2010 Decennial Census, the American Community Survey
(ACS), and other censuses and surveys.
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.