OMB approves
consistent with the commitments identified in Supporting Statements
A and B to cognitively test identified content in parallel with
week 1 data collection and to submit nonsubstantive change requests
to OMB for any changes to methods or content.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2020
07/31/2020
07/31/2020
1,296,000
0
1,296,000
427,784
0
427,784
0
0
0
The U. S. Census Bureau in
consultation with its federal statistical partners endeavors to
pilot a rapid response Household Pulse Survey in order to produces
and disseminate data about the health, social, and economic
characteristics of American households as they experience the
COVID-19 epidemic. This is a short-term, urgent endeavor designed
to maximize the federal statistical system in addressing these
emergent data needs. Given the rapidly changing dynamics of this
situation for American households, there is an acute need for data
that shed light on the situation as it is unfolding. Approval of
this information collection is requested by April 17,
2020.
The effects of the
Covid-19 pandemic will be felt for months, possibly years, to come.
The federal statistical community is developing questions for
inclusion in the government’s large, benchmark surveys for later
this year. However, given the rapidly changing dynamics of this
situation, we must respond to the acute need for data on the
situation as it is unfolding now. These rapid response data will
provide federal, state and local agencies critical information to
guide real-time response and interventions. In order to respond to
these needs, the Census Bureau cannot reasonably comply with the
normal clearance process and requests emergency clearance.
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.