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dHynek@doc.gov).
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent by
April 30, 2006 to David Rostker, OMB
Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395–
7285, or David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: March 30, 2006.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
The Department of Commerce 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: Annual Survey of Local
Government Finances (School Systems).
Form Number(s): F–33, F–33–1, F–
33–L1, F–33–L2, F–33–L3.
Agency Approval Number: 0607–
0700.
Type of Request: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Burden: 4,009 hours.
Number of Respondents: 3,269.
Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour
and 13 minutes.
Needs and Uses: The Census Bureau’s
collection of school district finance data
and associated publications is the most
comprehensive sources for prekindergarten through grade 12 finance
data. The data are collected from the
universe of school districts using
uniform definitions and concepts of
revenue, expenditure, debt, and assets.
This effort is part of the Census Bureau’s
Annual Survey of State and Local
Governments. Data collected from cities,
counties, states, and special district
governments are combined with data
collected from local school systems to
produce state and national totals of
government spending. Local school
system spending comprises a significant
portion of total government spending. In
2002, public elementary-secondary
expenditure accounted for over 30% of
total local government outlays.
In addition to the historical
significance in the state and local
government statistics community, this
collection of school system finance data
has taken on added importance within
the area of education statistics. With the
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reauthorization of the Elementary
Secondary Education Act (ESEA) by the
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in
2001, there is increased demand for
detailed information about our Nation’s
public schools. This focus has led to a
demand for data reflecting student
performance, graduation rates, and
school finance policy. State legislatures,
local leaders, university researchers,
and parents increasingly rely on data to
make substantive decisions about
education. School district finance is a
vital sector of the education data
spectrum used by these stakeholders to
form policy, develop new education
strategies, and even decide where to
locate their families.
We are requesting modifications to
Form F–33. Minor local revenue items
will be added to the Part I.A Local
Revenue section. These items include
revenue from ‘‘Sales of property and
other capital assets,’’ ‘‘Fines and
forfeits,’’ ‘‘Rents,’’ ‘‘Royalties,’’ and
‘‘Private donations.’’ In previous
surveys, respondents were instructed to
report these items under ‘‘Miscellaneous
other local revenue.’’ They will be
included as separate items beginning
with this survey cycle to coincide with
other government surveys conducted by
the Census Bureau. The impact of
reporting these new items is discussed
in Question 5 and Question 12.
The education finance data collected
and processed by the Census Bureau are
an essential component of the
government finances program and
provide unique products for education
data user groups.
Affected Public: State, local or tribal
Government.
Frequency: Annually.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Title 13, Section 161,
of the United States Code requires the
Secretary of Commerce to conduct a
census of governments every fifth year.
Section 182 allows the Secretary to
make annual surveys in other years.
These authorizations include, but are
not limited to, collecting and
disseminating ‘‘data on taxes * * *
governmental receipts, expenditures,
indebtedness * * * of states, counties,
cities, and other governmental units.’’
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).
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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 30, 2006.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E6–4887 Filed 4–4–06; 8:45 am]
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Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
The Department of Commerce 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: National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Title: NOAA Community-based
Restoration Program Progress Reports.
Form Number(s): None.
OMB Approval Number: 0648–0472.
Type of Request: Regular submission.
Burden Hours: 8,240.
Number of Respondents: 200.
Average Hours Per Response: Interim
reports, 9 hours and 45 minutes; final
reports, 11 hours and 45 minutes.
Needs and Uses: This collection is
needed to assist with the administration
and evaluation of the NOAA
Community-based Restoration Program
(CRP), which has provided financial
assistance on a competitive basis to over
1,200 habitat restoration projects since
1996. The information is used to
provide accountability for the CRP and
NOAA on the expenditure of federal
funds used for restoration, contributes
to the Government Performance and
Results Act (GPRA) ‘‘acres restored’’
measure and to the President’s Wetlands
Initiative goal of 3 million acres of
wetland restoration, enhancement and
protection by 2010. The information is
required only from parties receiving
CRP funds.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit
institutions; business or other for-profit
organiaations; State, Local or Tribal
Government.
Frequency: Semi-annually and onetime only.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
obtain or retain benefits.
OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker,
(202) 395–3897.
Copies of the above information
collection proposal can be obtained by
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Department of Commerce 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: Annual Survey of Local Government Finances (School Systems).
Form Number(s): F-33, F-33-1, F-33-L1, F-33-L2, F-33-L3.
Agency Approval Number: 0607-0700.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Burden: 4,009 hours.
Number of Respondents: 3,269.
Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour and 13 minutes.
Needs and Uses: The Census Bureau's collection of school district
finance data and associated publications is the most comprehensive
sources for pre-kindergarten through grade 12 finance data. The data
are collected from the universe of school districts using uniform
definitions and concepts of revenue, expenditure, debt, and assets.
This effort is part of the Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State and
Local Governments. Data collected from cities, counties, states, and
special district governments are combined with data collected from
local school systems to produce state and national totals of government
spending. Local school system spending comprises a significant portion
of total government spending. In 2002, public elementary-secondary
expenditure accounted for over 30% of total local government outlays.
In addition to the historical significance in the state and local
government statistics community, this collection of school system
finance data has taken on added importance within the area of education
statistics. With the reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary
Education Act (ESEA) by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in 2001,
there is increased demand for detailed information about our Nation's
public schools. This focus has led to a demand for data reflecting
student performance, graduation rates, and school finance policy. State
legislatures, local leaders, university researchers, and parents
increasingly rely on data to make substantive decisions about
education. School district finance is a vital sector of the education
data spectrum used by these stakeholders to form policy, develop new
education strategies, and even decide where to locate their families.
We are requesting modifications to Form F-33. Minor local revenue
items will be added to the Part I.A Local Revenue section. These items
include revenue from ``Sales of property and other capital assets,''
``Fines and forfeits,'' ``Rents,'' ``Royalties,'' and ``Private
donations.'' In previous surveys, respondents were instructed to report
these items under ``Miscellaneous other local revenue.'' They will be
included as separate items beginning with this survey cycle to coincide
with other government surveys conducted by the Census Bureau. The
impact of reporting these new items is discussed in Question 5 and
Question 12.
The education finance data collected and processed by the Census
Bureau are an essential component of the government finances program
and provide unique products for education data user groups.
Affected Public: State, local or tribal Government.
Frequency: Annually.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Title 13, Section 161, of the United States Code
requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a census of governments
every fifth year. Section 182 allows the Secretary to make annual
surveys in other years. These authorizations include, but are not
limited to, collecting and disseminating ``data on taxes * * *
governmental receipts, expenditures, indebtedness * * * of states,
counties, cities, and other governmental units.''
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 30, 2006.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-4887 Filed 4-4-06; 8:45 am]
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