Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 12339-12340 [E6-3416]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 47 / Friday, March 10, 2006 / Notices dsatterwhite on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL 2. If approved, the action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46–48c) in connection with the services proposed for deletion from the Procurement List. Avg Hours Per Response: F–71 & F– 73—15 minutes; F–72—30 minutes. Needs and Uses: The Census Bureau requests an extension of the current expiration date of the Quarterly Survey of State and Local Government Tax Revenue to ensure accurate collection of information about state and local government tax collections. These tax collections, amounting to nearly $900 End of Certification billion annually, constitute almost oneThe following services are proposed half of all governmental revenues. for deletion from the Procurement List: Quarterly measurement of, and reporting on, these massive fund flows Services provides valuable insight into trends in Service Type/Location: Administrative the national economy and that of Services, Great Lakes Naval Training individual states. Information collected Center, Galley 535, 928 and 1128, 2703 on the type and quantity of taxes Sheridan Road, Great Lakes, Illinois. collected gives comparative data on how NPA: Opportunity, Inc., Highland Park, the various levels of government fund Illinois. Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy. their public sector obligations. These data are included in the quarterly Service Type/Location: Grounds Maintenance, Naval Supply Center, SW estimates of National Income and Division & various activities, Naval Product Accounts developed by the Station, San Diego, California. Bureau of Economic Analysis and are NPA: The ARC of San Diego, San Diego, widely used by state revenue and tax California. officials, academicians, media Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy. representatives, and others. Service Type/Location: Grounds The Census Bureau uses the three Maintenance, U.S. Army Reserve Center, information collection forms to collect 1650 Corey Boulevard, Decatur, Georgia. state and local government tax data for NPA: Bobby Dodd Institute, Inc., Atlanta, this long established data series. The Georgia. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Contracting Activity: U.S. Army, 81st Regional Support Command. Federal Reserve Board, the Department of Treasury, and others rely on these Service Type/Location: Janitorial/Custodial, U.S. Army Reserve Center, 909 Kearsley data to provide the most current Park Blvd. Flint, Michigan. information on the financial status of NPA: Michigan Community Services, Inc., state and local governments. Swartz Creek, Michigan. Legislators, policy makers, Contracting Activity: Headquarters, 88th administrators, analysts, economists, Regional Support Command, Fort and researchers use the data to monitor Snelling, MN. trends in public sector revenues. Sheryl D. Kennerly, Journalists, teachers, and students use the data as well. Director, Information Management. Tax collection data are used to [FR Doc. E6–3440 Filed 3–9–06; 8:45 am] measure economic activity for the BILLING CODE 6353–01–P Nation as a whole, as well as for comparison among the various states. These data are also useful in comparing DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE the mix of taxes employed by individual states, and in determining the revenue Submission For OMB Review; raising capacity of different types of Comment Request states. DOC has submitted to the Office of Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Management and Budget (OMB) for Government. clearance the following proposal for Frequency: Quarterly. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. collection of information under the Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., provisions of the Paperwork Reduction section 182. Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). OMB Desk Officer: Susan Schechter, Agency: U.S. Census Bureau. (202) 395–5103. Title: Quarterly Survey of State and Copies of the above information Local Government Tax Revenue. collection proposal can be obtained by Form Number(s): F–71, F–72, F–73. calling or writing Diana Hynek, Agency Approval Number: 0607– Departmental Paperwork Clearance 0112. Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Type of Request: Extension of a Commerce, room 6625, 14th and currently approved collection. Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, Burden: 5,661 hours. DC 20230 (or via the Internet at Number of Respondents: 5,610. VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:31 Mar 09, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12339 dhynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to Susan Schechter, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202–395–7245) or e-mail (susan_schechter@omb.eop.gov). Dated: March 6, 2006. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–3415 Filed 3–9–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request DOC has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Agency: U.S. Census Bureau. Title: Current Population Survey, June 2006 Fertility Supplement. Form Number(s): None. Agency Approval Number: 0607– 0610. Type of Request: Reinstatement, with change. Burden: 250 hours. Number of Respondents: 30,000. Avg. Hours per Response: 30 seconds. Needs and Uses: The Census Bureau requests Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance for the Current Population Survey (CPS) Fertility Supplement. This supplement continues the fertility data series that has been asked periodically since 1971. The fertility questions will be asked of females 15–44 years of age. The June Fertility Supplement, like the June 2004 Fertility Supplement, differs from the June 1998 and the June 1995 supplements because it only includes fertility items. The 1998 supplement contained fertility and birth expectations items. The 1995 supplement contained fertility and marital history items. The data collected from this supplement are used primarily by government and private analysts to project future population growth, to analyze childbearing patterns, and to assist policymakers in making decisions that are affected by changes in family size and composition. Past studies have documented profound changes to historical patterns that have occurred in fertility rates, family structures, premarital births, and the timing of the first birth. The CPS characteristics, such as family income, household relationships, and part- or full-time E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1 12340 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 47 / Friday, March 10, 2006 / Notices work status, when matched with fertility data, can produce estimates of potential needs families may have for governmental assistance: For example, aid to families with dependent children, childcare, and maternal health care for single-parent households. The fertility data also assist researchers and analysts who explore such important issues as premarital childbearing and postponement of childbirth because of educational or occupational responsibilities and goals. Discontinuance of the Fertility Supplement would interrupt a data series, which is built upon previous surveys first collected in June 1971. Without current fertility data, data for the most recent female cohorts (age 18– 24) would be missing in fertility projections. The statistics and projections from these data are useful for legislators in the public sector and businesses that make policy and resource decisions about childcare, development, and changes in family life. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: Biennially. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., Section 182. OMB Desk Officer: Susan Schechter, (202) 395–5103. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dhynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to Susan Schechter, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202–395–7245) or e-mail (susan_schechter@omb.eop.gov). Dated: March 6, 2006. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6–3416 Filed 3–9–06; 8:45 am] dsatterwhite on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Census Bureau Quarterly Services Survey ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:31 Mar 09, 2006 Jkt 208001 SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 9, 2006. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at DHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to David Lassman, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 2744–FOB 3, Washington, DC 20233–6500, and (301) 763–7202. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The U.S. Census Bureau conducts a quarterly survey of service industry production—the Quarterly Services Survey (QSS). The QSS is a principal economic indicator series that produces, for selected service industries, quarterly estimates of total operating revenue and the percentage of revenue by class of customer. The survey also produces estimates of total operating expenses from tax-exempt firms in industries that have a large not-for-profit component. In addition, for hospital services, the survey estimates the number of inpatient days and discharges. Current selected service industries include information services; professional scientific and technical services; hospitals; nursing and residential care facilities; and administrative and support and waste management and remediation services. Data are collected from all of the largest firms and from a sample of small- and medium-sized businesses selected using a stratified sampling procedure. Each quarter the sample is updated to reflect the addition of new business births and firms and organizations that have gone out-ofbusiness. We release estimates from the QSS no later than 75 days after the end of the quarter. The Bureau of Economic Analysis uses data gathered in this survey in developing its quarterly Gross Domestic PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Product (GDP) and GDP by industry estimates. The data provide the Federal Reserve Board and Council of Economic advisors with timely information to assess current economic performance. Other government and private stakeholders also benefit from a better understanding of important cyclical components of our economy. We plan to expand the industry coverage of the QSS to include truck transportation; couriers and messengers; warehousing and storage; rental and leasing; ambulatory health care services; social assistance; arts, entertainment, and recreation services; repair and maintenance services; personal and laundry services; and, grant-making, civic, professional and similar organizations. For expanded industries, the survey will produce estimates of total operating revenue and operating expenses from tax-exempt firms in industries that have a large not-for-profit component. The expansion will include two new forms, QSS–4(A) and QSS– 4(E). II. Method of Collection We will collect this information by mail, fax, internet, and a telephone follow-up. III. Data OMB Number: 0607–0907. Form Number: QSS–1(A), QSS–1(E), QSS–2(A), QSS–2(E), QSS–3(A), QSS– 3(E), QSS–4(A), QSS–4(E). Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit organizations, not-for-profit institutions, and government hospitals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,000 currently; 13,000 with industry expansion. Estimated Time Per Response: Form Number: QSS–1(A), QSS–1(E), QSS–2(A), QSS–2(E), QSS–3 (A), QSS– 3(E): 15 minutes. Form Number: QSS–4(A), QSS–4(E): 10 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,000 hours currently; 11,922 hours after expansion. Estimated Total Annual Cost: The current cost to the respondents is estimated to be $148,020. The cost to the respondents for fiscal year 2007, after industry expansion, is estimated to be $294,116. Both figures are based on the median hourly salary of $24.67 for accountants and auditors. (Occupational Employment Statistics-Bureau of Labor Statistics ‘‘2004 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates’’) https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/ oes_13Bu.htm. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Title 13 , United States Code, Section 182. E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 47 (Friday, March 10, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12339-12340]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-3416]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    DOC has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
clearance the following proposal for collection of information under 
the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35).
    Agency: U.S. Census Bureau.
    Title: Current Population Survey, June 2006 Fertility Supplement.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Agency Approval Number: 0607-0610.
    Type of Request: Reinstatement, with change.
    Burden: 250 hours.
    Number of Respondents: 30,000.
    Avg. Hours per Response: 30 seconds.
    Needs and Uses: The Census Bureau requests Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) clearance for the Current Population Survey (CPS) 
Fertility Supplement. This supplement continues the fertility data 
series that has been asked periodically since 1971. The fertility 
questions will be asked of females 15-44 years of age. The June 
Fertility Supplement, like the June 2004 Fertility Supplement, differs 
from the June 1998 and the June 1995 supplements because it only 
includes fertility items. The 1998 supplement contained fertility and 
birth expectations items. The 1995 supplement contained fertility and 
marital history items. The data collected from this supplement are used 
primarily by government and private analysts to project future 
population growth, to analyze childbearing patterns, and to assist 
policymakers in making decisions that are affected by changes in family 
size and composition. Past studies have documented profound changes to 
historical patterns that have occurred in fertility rates, family 
structures, premarital births, and the timing of the first birth. The 
CPS characteristics, such as family income, household relationships, 
and part- or full-time

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work status, when matched with fertility data, can produce estimates of 
potential needs families may have for governmental assistance: For 
example, aid to families with dependent children, childcare, and 
maternal health care for single-parent households. The fertility data 
also assist researchers and analysts who explore such important issues 
as premarital childbearing and postponement of childbirth because of 
educational or occupational responsibilities and goals. Discontinuance 
of the Fertility Supplement would interrupt a data series, which is 
built upon previous surveys first collected in June 1971. Without 
current fertility data, data for the most recent female cohorts (age 
18-24) would be missing in fertility projections. The statistics and 
projections from these data are useful for legislators in the public 
sector and businesses that make policy and resource decisions about 
childcare, development, and changes in family life.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Frequency: Biennially.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., Section 182.
    OMB Desk Officer: Susan Schechter, (202) 395-5103.
    Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained 
by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance 
Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, room 6625, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at 
dhynek@doc.gov).
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to Susan Schechter, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202-395-7245) or e-
mail (susan_schechter@omb.eop.gov).

    Dated: March 6, 2006.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-3416 Filed 3-9-06; 8:45 am]
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