The forms are used to establish and
revise rental, utility, and related service charges for occupants
of Government housing (quarters). Information is collected from
property owners, managers, and realtors.
PL:
Pub.L. 88 - 459 1-7 Name of Law: Federal Employees Quarters and
Facilities Act of 1964
Burden hours will vary annually
due to the number of private rental units surveyed each year and
the length (in years) of the Department's total survey cycle. There
are 15 survey regions and each must be surveyed at least once every
five years. In 1997, the Department of the Interior used a
three-year survey cycle. But in 2003, to balance the need for
current data with the expense of more frequent collections, the
Department implemented a four-year survey cycle. This meant, for
example, that in 1999, burden hours reported to OMB were 1,046
annually, and in 2004, burden hours were 767 annually. This
information collection renewal is based on 2006 data.
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.
Form OS-2001 Private Rental Survey -- Individuals or Households (Form 2001)
Supporting Statement. Part B. 1084-0033.doc
Private Rental Survey -- Individuals or Households (Form 2001)