Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 72987 [E7-24884]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 246 / Wednesday, December 26, 2007 / Notices Dated: December 18, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–24883 Filed 12–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–HE–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce 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: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: NOAA Awareness Study. OMB Approval Number: None. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 1,192. Number of Respondents: 3,096. Average Hours Per Response: Focus groups, 2 hours; web-based surveys, 20 minutes. Needs and Uses: Through the recently signed America COMPETES Act (‘‘America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act’’), NOAA is charged with developing and promoting education and outreach activities at all levels for the purpose of heightening the public’s current understanding of issues related to atmospheric science, the Earth’s environment, and protecting life and property. NOAA proposes to collect information to assess the general public’s understanding and awareness of NOAA programs and services, especially as it relates to the collection and dissemination of scientific, operational, and climate data. The immediate collection of information would allow NOAA to implement a tailored approach to programmatic priorities for outreach and communications as effectively as possible. This would improve service for NOAA users and provide the public with warnings and forecasts that save lives and property and better disseminate products/services to aid in emergency preparedness. To conduct this evaluation, NOAA has contracted with Harmonics International to conduct 3,000 online surveys and 96 two-hour interviews in a three phase research project among the following target audiences: The American public, key NOAA VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:33 Dec 21, 2007 Jkt 214001 stakeholders, and other organizations with similar missions. These statistically valid research methodologies will provide NOAA with a complete and accurate assessment of current awareness, perceptions, emotions, and attitudes pertaining to NOAA, its programs, services, and operational data dissemination methods. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: One-time only. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. 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 David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Fax number (202) 395–7285, or David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Dated: December 18, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–24884 Filed 12–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request: Annual Report from Foreign-Trade Zones International Trade Administration, Commerce. 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. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before February 25, 2008. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 72987 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 Christopher J. Kemp, (202) 482–0862, christopher_kemp@ita.doc.gov, fax number (202) 482–0002. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Foreign-Trade Zone Annual Report is the vehicle by which ForeignTrade Zone grantees report annually to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, pursuant to the requirements of the Foreign Trade Zones Act (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u). The annual reports submitted by grantees are the only complete source of compiled information on FTZ’s. The data and information contained in the reports relates to international trade activity in FTZ’s. The reports are used by the Congress and the Department to determine the economic effect of the FTZ program. The reports are also used by the FTZ Board and other trade policy officials to determine whether zone activity is consistent with U.S. international trade policy, and whether it is in the public interest. The public uses the information regarding activities carried on in FTZ’s to evaluate their effect on industry sectors. The information contained in annual reports also helps zone grantees in their marketing efforts. II. Method of Collection The Foreign-Trade Zone Annual Report is collected from zone grantees in paper format. The Foreign-Trade Zones Board is in the process of evaluating possible optional Web-based alternatives to the paper collection method. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0625–0109. Form Number: ITA 359P. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: State, local, or tribal government; not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 163. Estimated Time Per Response: 38–211 hours (depending on size and structure of foreign-trade zones). Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 14,594. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $607,350. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance E:\FR\FM\26DEN1.SGM 26DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 246 (Wednesday, December 26, 2007)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce 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: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
    Title: NOAA Awareness Study.
    OMB Approval Number: None.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Request: Regular submission.
    Burden Hours: 1,192.
    Number of Respondents: 3,096.
    Average Hours Per Response: Focus groups, 2 hours; web-based 
surveys, 20 minutes.
    Needs and Uses: Through the recently signed America COMPETES Act 
(``America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in 
Technology, Education, and Science Act''), NOAA is charged with 
developing and promoting education and outreach activities at all 
levels for the purpose of heightening the public's current 
understanding of issues related to atmospheric science, the Earth's 
environment, and protecting life and property.
    NOAA proposes to collect information to assess the general public's 
understanding and awareness of NOAA programs and services, especially 
as it relates to the collection and dissemination of scientific, 
operational, and climate data. The immediate collection of information 
would allow NOAA to implement a tailored approach to programmatic 
priorities for outreach and communications as effectively as possible. 
This would improve service for NOAA users and provide the public with 
warnings and forecasts that save lives and property and better 
disseminate products/services to aid in emergency preparedness.
    To conduct this evaluation, NOAA has contracted with Harmonics 
International to conduct 3,000 online surveys and 96 two-hour 
interviews in a three phase research project among the following target 
audiences: The American public, key NOAA stakeholders, and other 
organizations with similar missions. These statistically valid research 
methodologies will provide NOAA with a complete and accurate assessment 
of current awareness, perceptions, emotions, and attitudes pertaining 
to NOAA, its programs, services, and operational data dissemination 
methods.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Frequency: One-time only.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395-3897.
    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 David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Fax number (202) 395-7285, or 
David--Rostker@omb.eop.gov.

    Dated: December 18, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-24884 Filed 12-21-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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