Computer and Internet Use Supplement to the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
NTIA Internet Use Survey Form and Instruction	Modified
2023 Att. A-2 Comment Summaries and Responses.docx Supplementary Document	2023-08-17
2023 PRA Supporting Statement B.docx Supporting Statement B	2023-08-17
2023 PRA Supporting Statement A.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-08-17
2023 Att. B-2 NTIA Cognitive Testing Findings.docx Supplementary Document	2023-08-14
2023 Att. B-1 Census CPS Sample Design and Methodology.docx Supplementary Document	2023-08-14
2023 Att. A-4 Privacy Pamphlet.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-08-14
2023 Att. A-3 Letter from Census Bureau Director.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-08-14
2023 Att. A-1 NTIA Authorizing Statute sec. 902.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-08-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
181505	NTIA Internet Use Survey Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0660-0021	ICR Reference No: 202308-0660-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202108-0660-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NTIA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Computer and Internet Use Supplement to the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/23/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2024
Responses	50,000	54,000
Time Burden (Hours)	8,333	9,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The supplement requests information about households' Internet use, including the online activities that members conduct. In addition, the supplement seeks information about the reasons some households do not use the Internet at home or elsewhere.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 902 Name of Law: National Telecommunications and Information Administration - Establishment; Assigned Functions
  

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:
	88 FR 36282	06/02/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 57442	08/23/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NTIA Internet Use Survey	N/A	2023 NTIA Internet Use Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	50,000	54,000	0	-4,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,333	9,000	0	-667	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Cutting Redundancy

Short Statement: Decrease in burden is a result of NTIA's focus on reducing interview times and improving understanding without sacrificing the range and depth of collected information, such as the use of simplified language and question structures

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,070,000

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? Yes

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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: 08/23/2023

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