Broadband Subscription and Usage Supplement to the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey

The Department of Commerce is inviting comment -- from both the public and other federal agencies -- on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's proposal to add eight questions to the Census Bureau's October 2010 Current Population Survey (CPS) in order to gather reliable data on broadband.

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Written comments must be submitted on or before July 23, 2010.

Like more info? Contact James McConnaughey, Senior Economist, Office of Policy and Analysis Development, NTIA. (202) 482-1880, jmcConnaughey@ntia.doc.gov