quit OF THE CATI
PRETEST (TO "DEBUG" THE SYSTEM) BEFORE STARTING TO COLLECT THE DATA
ON THIS ROUND OF THE AHS AND (2) SUBMIT THE "THANK YOU" LETTE USED
AS FOLLOWUP TO AHS PARTICIPANTS TO OMB FOR PLACEMENT IN THE PUBLI
DOCKET FILE. THESE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ARE NECESSARY TO ENSURE
THA REQUIREMENTS OF THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT, AND ITS
IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS AT 5 CFR 1320, ARE MET, PARTICULARLY THE
REQUIREMENTS TO MINIMIZE PUBLIC BURDEN AND THE NEED TO CLEARLY
DEMONSTRATE PRACTICAL UTILITY.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1988
03/31/1988
53,500
0
0
28,176
0
0
0
0
0
THE 1987 AHS-NATIONAL IS A
LONGITUDINAL STUDY THAT COLLECTS CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE
QUALITY, AVAILABILITY, AND COST OF THE HOUSING INVENTORY. IT ALSO
PROVIDES INFORMATION ON DEMOGRAPHIC AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF
OCCUPANTS. FEDERAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES USE AHS DATA TO
EVALUATE HOUSING ISSUES.
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.