THE INSURANCE VALIDATION STUDY
INVOLVES FIELD RESEARCH AND VALIDATION OF RESPONSES TO TEST
ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF COLLECTION AND VALIDATION OF LIFE INSURANCE
HOLDINGS AND CONSUMER DURABLES. THE PURPOSE IS TO OBTAIN A BETTER
UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROBLEMS IN COLLECTING INFORMATION FROM
HOUSEHOLD RESPONDENTS ON THEIR HOLDINGS OF LIFE INSURANCE AND
DURABLE GOODS, HOW THEY MIGHT BE VALUED, AND TO TEST ALTERNATIVE
DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUES FOR MEASURING INDIVIDUALS
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.