Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 58806-58807 [E7-20435]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 58806 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 17, 2007 / Notices Instrument; and SIPP 28003 Reminder Card. OMB Control Number: None. Type of Request: New collection. Burden Hours: 95,535. Number of Respondents: 94,500. Average Hours Per Response: 30 minutes. Needs and Uses: The U.S. Census Bureau requests authorization from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct the 2008 Panel of the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). This clearance request is to accommodate the core instrument for the life of the 2008 Panel, the topical modules for the Wave 1 (February through May 2008) interviews, and the reinterview instrument, which will be used during the life of the 2008 Panel. The reinterview instrument will be used for quality control analysis of data collected by the SIPP field representatives (FRs). The SIPP represents a source of information for a wide variety of topics and allows information for separate topics to be integrated to form a single and unified database so that the interaction between tax, transfer, and other government and private policies can be examined. Government domestic policy formulators depend heavily upon the SIPP information concerning the distribution of income received directly as money or indirectly as in-kind benefits and the effect of tax and transfer programs on this distribution. They also need improved and expanded data on the income and general economic and financial situation of the U.S. population. The SIPP has provided these kinds of data on a continuing basis since 1983, permitting levels of economic well-being and changes in these levels to be measured over time. The survey is molded around a central ‘‘core’’ of labor force and income questions that remain fixed throughout the life of a panel. The core is supplemented with questions designed to answer specific needs, such as estimating eligibility for government programs, examining pension and health care coverage, and analyzing individual net worth. These supplemental questions are included with the core and are referred to as ‘‘topical modules.’’ The topical modules for the 2008 Panel Wave 1 are Recipiency History and Employment History. These topical modules were previously conducted in the SIPP 2004 Panel Wave 1 instrument. The 2008 Panel Wave 1 interviews will be conducted beginning February 1, 2008 and concluding on May 31, 2008. The SIPP is designed as a continuing series of national panels of interviewed VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:05 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 214001 households that are introduced every few years, with each panel having durations of 3 to 4 years. The 2008 Panel is scheduled for three years and will include nine waves, which will begin February 1, 2008. All household members 15 years old or over are interviewed using regular proxyrespondent rules. They are interviewed a total of nine times (nine waves), at 4month intervals, making the SIPP a longitudinal survey. Sample people (all household members present at the time of the first interview) who move within the country and reasonably close to a SIPP primary sampling unit (PSU) will be followed and interviewed at their new address. Individuals 15 years old or over who enter the household after Wave 1 will be interviewed; however, if these people move, they are not followed unless they happen to move along with a Wave 1 sample individual. Data provided by the SIPP are being used by economic policymakers, the Congress, state and local governments, and federal agencies that administer social welfare or transfer payment programs, such as the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture. The knowledge gained from these ‘‘core’’ items will be of limited value without information about how the respondents reached their status at the time of the Wave 1 interview. The core, therefore, is also supplemented with questions designed to answer specific needs, such as estimating eligibility for government programs, examining pension and health care coverage, and analyzing financing of postsecondary education. These supplemental questions are included with the core and are referred to as ‘‘topical modules.’’ The questions in these topical modules will help us reduce, if not eliminate, the ‘‘left-censoring’’ analysis problem that occurs in nearly all longitudinal surveys and cited as a serious concern by our data users. Leftcensoring refers to the experiences of individuals (or other units of longitudinal analysis) prior to the start of the longitudinal study period. The questions for these topical modules address major policy and program concerns. Each component is intended to provide explanatory data describing likely relationships between earlier life-course experiences and current socioeconomic status. Personal history data, when linked with data derived from the panel interviews, yield a powerful set of explanatory indicators, which help analysts more fully understand associations between social, demographic, and economic events. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The following is a description of the topical modules for Wave 1 and their uses: Recipiency History The Recipiency History topical module will help determine if and for how long people not currently receiving benefits from selected programs received such aid. Data from these questions will measure the extent to which individuals and households have depended on government transfer programs and will help evaluate the effectiveness of the programs. Employment History The Employment History topical module will enable us to analyze individuals’ past labor force patterns and relate them to their current employment status and their degree of reliance on government programs. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: Every 4 months. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C. Section 182. OMB Desk Officer: Brian HarrisKojetin, (202) 395–7314. 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 Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202–395– 7245) or e-mail (bharrisk@omb.eop.gov). Dated: October 11, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–20431 Filed 10–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce (DOC) will submit 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. E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 17, 2007 / Notices Title: 2007 Survey of Business Owners and Self-Employed Persons (SBO). Form Number(s): SBO–1. OMB Control Number: None. Type of Request: New collection. Burden Hours: 240,000. Number of Respondents: 2,400,000. Average Hours Per Response: 12 minutes. Needs and Uses: The 2007 Survey of Business Owners and Self-Employed Persons (SBO) will provide the only comprehensive, regularly collected source of information on selected economic and demographic characteristics for businesses and business owners by gender, Hispanic or Latino origin, and race. It is conducted as part of the economic census program, which is required by law to be taken every five years. The SBO collects data on the gender, Hispanic or Latino origin, and race for up to four persons owning the majority of rights, equity, or interest in the business. These data are needed to evaluate the extent and growth of business ownership by minorities and women in order to provide a framework for assessing and directing federal, state, and local government programs designed to promote the activities of disadvantaged groups. Government program officials, industry organization leaders, economic and social analysts, and business entrepreneurs routinely use the SBO statistics. Examples of data use include those by: • The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Minority Business Development Agency (DOC/MBDA) to assess business assistance needs and allocate available program resources. • Local government commissions on small and disadvantaged businesses to establish and evaluate contract procurement practices. • Federal, state and local government agencies as a framework for planning, directing and assessing programs that promote the activities of disadvantaged groups. • A national women-owned business trade association to assess womenowned businesses by industry and area, and educate other industry associations, corporations and government entities. • Consultants and researchers to analyze long-term economic and demographic shifts, and differences in ownership and performance among geographic areas. • Individual business owners to analyze their operations in comparison to similar firms, compute their market share, and assess their growth and future prospects. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:05 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 214001 The businesses which reported any business activity on any one of the following Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax forms will be eligible for survey selection: 1040 (Schedule C), ‘‘Profit or Loss from Business’’ (Sole Proprietorship); 1065, ‘‘U.S. Return of Partnership Income’’; 941, ‘‘Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return’’; 944 ‘‘Employer’s Annual Federal Tax Return;’’ or any one of the 1,120 corporate tax forms. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; Not-for-profit institutions. Frequency: Every 5 years. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: Title 13 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), Sections 131, 193, and 224. OMB Desk Officer: Brian HarrisKojetin, (202) 395–7314. 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 Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB Desk Officer, fax (202–395–7245) or e-mail (bharrisk@omb.eop.gov). Dated: October 11, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–20435 Filed 10–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) Program: Applications and Questionnaires International Trade Administration. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 58807 Written comments must be submitted on or before December 17, 2007. DATES: 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 and instructions should be directed to Tracy M. Rollins, (202) 482– 0073, tracy.rollins@mail.doc.gov, fax (202) 482–2443. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: I. Abstract The Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) Programs of the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA), are a key element in the U.S. Government’s efforts to support the economic transition of Eurasia (the former Soviet Union). SABIT develops and implements one-month training programs for groups of up to 18 professionals from Eurasia. They are trained by U.S. companies in various business practices and principles. This unique private sector-U.S. Government partnership was created in order to tap the U.S. private sector’s expertise in assisting Eurasia’s transition to a market economy while boosting U.S.-Eurasian long-term trade. The participant applications and feedback (exit) surveys are needed to enable SABIT to find the most qualified people for the training programs and to track the success of the program as regards to trade between the U.S. and the countries of Eurasia, as well as to improve the content and administration of the programs. The closing date for applications and supplemental materials is based upon the starting date of the program and is published, with the application, on the program’s Russian-language Web site at www.sabitprogram.org. Pursuant to section 632(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’), funding for the program will be provided by the Agency for International Development (AID). SABIT is not requesting renewal of all the forms in this collection, the Insurance Form and Grant Application for U.S. Companies will be discontinued. II. Method of Collection Applications are sent to program candidates via facsimile or mail upon E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 17, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58806-58807]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-20435]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce (DOC) will submit 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.

[[Page 58807]]

    Title: 2007 Survey of Business Owners and Self-Employed Persons 
(SBO).
    Form Number(s): SBO-1.
    OMB Control Number: None.
    Type of Request: New collection.
    Burden Hours: 240,000.
    Number of Respondents: 2,400,000.
    Average Hours Per Response: 12 minutes.
    Needs and Uses: The 2007 Survey of Business Owners and Self-
Employed Persons (SBO) will provide the only comprehensive, regularly 
collected source of information on selected economic and demographic 
characteristics for businesses and business owners by gender, Hispanic 
or Latino origin, and race. It is conducted as part of the economic 
census program, which is required by law to be taken every five years.
    The SBO collects data on the gender, Hispanic or Latino origin, and 
race for up to four persons owning the majority of rights, equity, or 
interest in the business. These data are needed to evaluate the extent 
and growth of business ownership by minorities and women in order to 
provide a framework for assessing and directing federal, state, and 
local government programs designed to promote the activities of 
disadvantaged groups.
    Government program officials, industry organization leaders, 
economic and social analysts, and business entrepreneurs routinely use 
the SBO statistics. Examples of data use include those by:
     The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Minority 
Business Development Agency (DOC/MBDA) to assess business assistance 
needs and allocate available program resources.
     Local government commissions on small and disadvantaged 
businesses to establish and evaluate contract procurement practices.
     Federal, state and local government agencies as a 
framework for planning, directing and assessing programs that promote 
the activities of disadvantaged groups.
     A national women-owned business trade association to 
assess women-owned businesses by industry and area, and educate other 
industry associations, corporations and government entities.
     Consultants and researchers to analyze long-term economic 
and demographic shifts, and differences in ownership and performance 
among geographic areas.
     Individual business owners to analyze their operations in 
comparison to similar firms, compute their market share, and assess 
their growth and future prospects.
    The businesses which reported any business activity on any one of 
the following Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax forms will be eligible 
for survey selection: 1040 (Schedule C), ``Profit or Loss from 
Business'' (Sole Proprietorship); 1065, ``U.S. Return of Partnership 
Income''; 941, ``Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return''; 944 
``Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return;'' or any one of the 1,120 
corporate tax forms.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; Not-
for-profit institutions.
    Frequency: Every 5 years.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: Title 13 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), 
Sections 131, 193, and 224.
    OMB Desk Officer: Brian Harris-Kojetin, (202) 395-7314.
    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 Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB Desk Officer, fax (202-395-7245) or e-mail 
(bharrisk@omb.eop.gov).

    Dated: October 11, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-20435 Filed 10-16-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-07-P
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