Current Population Survey (CPS) Basic Demographics

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Current Population Survey (CPS) Basic Demographics Form	Removed
Current Population Survey Basic (2018) Form and Instruction	New
0049-60daynotice[1].doc Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
PRA Executive Summary.docm Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
OMB Form 83-I.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att F - 30 Day Notice_Final.docx Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att E-3 BC-1428(SP).pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-05
BC-1428RV (English_Confidentiality brochure).pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att E-2 CPS-692 (4-10) The Monthly Flow of CPS Data.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att E-1 BC1433 Factsheet (SP).pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att E-1 BC1433 Factsheet.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att D-3 0906-266 Thank You Card (3-2018).pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att D-2 CPA 264 (MIS-5)(SP).pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att D-2 CPA 264 (MIS-5).pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att D-1 CPS 263 (MIS-1)(SP).pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att D-1 CPS 263 (MIS-1).pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att C - Supplements for 2018 & 2019.doc Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att B-2 - CPS Weather Event Items (as needed).doc Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att B-1 - CPS Demographic Items (2017).doc Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Att A - Overview of CPS Sample Design and Methodology (2016).doc Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
Supporting Statement Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2018-05-14
Supporting Statement Part A.doc Supporting Statement A	2018-05-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
37110	Current Population Survey (CPS) Basic Demographics Form	Removed
231425	Current Population Survey Basic (2018) Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0607-0049	ICR Reference No: 201805-0607-007
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201505-0607-006
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Current Population Survey (CPS) Basic Demographics
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 09/05/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/05/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2018
Responses	708,000	0	708,000
Time Burden (Hours)	19,347	0	19,347
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The CPS demographic data include age, marital status, sex, Armed Forces status, education, race, Hispanic origin, and country of birth. The data are used for subject specific (labor-force and supplement) analytic research, for internal analytic research, for evaluating other surveys, and for selecting other survey samples.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 8b, 141, 182 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 29 USC 1-9 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 51600	11/07/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 22244	05/14/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Current Population Survey Basic (2018)	None, None	None ,   None
Current Population Survey (CPS) Basic Demographics	none	CPS Demographic Items

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Burden decrease is due to a recent re-calculation of the average interview length per month per household in minutes.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $89,000,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/05/2018

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