Statistical Consolidation Act of 1998

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Federal Commission on Statistical Policy Title II: Efficiency and Confidentiality of Federal Statistical Systems Federal Statistical System Act of 1997 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) a more centralized statistical system is integral to efficiency; (2) the Chief Statistician must have the authority, personnel, and other resources necessary to carry out the duties of that office effectively, including duties relating to statistical forms clearance; and (3) statistical forms clearance at the Office of Management and Budget should be better distinguished from regulatory forms clearance. Title I: Federal Commission on Statistical Policy - Establishes the Federal Commission on Statistical Policy to study and submit to the Congress a specified report on the reorganization of the Federal statistical system, including recommendations on how to consolidate the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bureau of the Census, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis by October 1, 2001 (or after that date), in a Federal Statistical Service. Provides for such report, if it contains recommendations on the consolidation of such bureaus in a Federal Statistical Service, to incorporate such recommendations in draft legislation. (Sec. 107) Terminates the Commission upon the expiration of a certain period. (Sec. 108) Sets forth provisions for fast-track procedures for a statistical reorganization bill of either House that is substantially identical to the draft legislation submitted to the Congress by the Commission. (Sec. 109) Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Efficiency and Confidentiality of Federal Statistical Systems - Designates Federal Statistical Data Centers. (Sec. 204) Requires, among other things, that Statistical Data Centers: (1) identify opportunities to eliminate duplication and otherwise reduce the reporting burden and cost imposed on the public by sharing information for exclusively statistical purposes; and (2) safeguard the confidentiality of identifiable information acquired for statistical purposes. (Sec. 205) Sets limitations on the use and disclosure of data and information by Statistical Data Centers. (Sec. 206) Sets forth provisions for the disclosure of data or information by specified Federal agencies to Statistical Data Centers for statistical purposes. (Sec. 207) Authorizes the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), after consultation with the head of an agency proposing a reorganization that eliminates, or substantially alters the mission or functions of, an agency that may disclose data or information to a Statistical Data Center, to designate an agency or unit to serve as a successor Statistical Data Center under the terms of this title if certain criteria are met. (Sec. 208) Provides for coordination and oversight of confidentiality and disclosure policies by the Director. Requires: (1) the head of each Statistical Data Center to report to OMB each disclosure agreement and the results of any review of information security undertaken at the request of OMB and any similar review undertaken on the initiative of the Statistical Data Center or an agency supplying data or information to such a Center; and (2) the Director to include a summary of all such reports and any actions taken by the Director in the annual report by OMB to the Congress on statistical programs. (Sec. 210) Directs the President to submit to the Congress, no later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act, proposed changes in Federal law to reflect any measures under this Act.