Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Award for Excellence in Economic Development, 9522-9523 [E8-3159]

Download as PDF 9522 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 35 / Thursday, February 21, 2008 / Notices pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES a combination of reasons rather than one single reason. We have also learned that there are some reasons for turnover which are within the Census Bureau’s control and some which are not. This data is not available from any other source. The exit questionnaire is the only instrument that solicits the information we need to answer our questions concerning the impact of the various factors on Census Bureau interviewer turnover. As the environment in which surveys take place, the nature of surveys conducted, and the characteristics of our labor force continue to change, it is important that we continue to examine the interviewers’ concerns about the job of a Census Bureau interviewer. The exit questionnaire has proven to be very useful and, therefore, we want to continue to use it. The data we collect from current survey interviewers and enumerators/listers during the 2010 decennial census will help the Census Bureau develop plans to reduce turnover. These results will also allow for better informed management decisions regarding the future field work force and the implementation of more effective recruitment, pay plans, interviewer training, and retention strategies. II. Method of Collection The exit questionnaire will be administered by telephone. This methodology is employed due to the nature of the questions, which may require probing to obtain or clarify answers. In addition, telephone methodology has historically yielded response rates that are greater than those obtained from similar mail out/mail back methodologies, especially when the collection interval is relatively short, and the audience is former employees. A sample of former employees will be called and asked a series of questions about when and why they voluntarily quit their job. The sample will not include interviewers (current survey or decennial) who have been terminated for cause. Interviews with former field representatives should take approximately seven (7) minutes. Because of the nature of some of the questions on the BC–1294(D), interviews with former enumerators/ listers should take approximately ten (10) minutes. We estimate that interviews will be conducted with a total of 500 field representatives and 1,000 enumerators on a yearly basis. For Former Field Representatives: Approximately every month, a sample of one-half of all interviewers who voluntarily resigned, within a given sampling period, will be contacted by VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:34 Feb 20, 2008 Jkt 214001 telephone to complete a questionnaire. The sample size will vary since it is dependent on the universe size, which varies from one sampling period to the next. For Former 2010 Census Enumerators and Listers: Beginning approximately two weeks after the start of decennial field operations (Address Canvassing, Update/Enumerate and NonresponseFollowup), all enumerators or listers who have been in a continuous non-pay status for a period of two weeks will be contacted by telephone and asked to complete a questionnaire. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0607–0404. Form Number: BC–1294, BC–1294(D). Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Former Census Bureau Interviewers (Field Representatives and Enumerators/ Listers). Estimated Number of Respondents: 500 Former Current Survey Interviewers; 1000 Former 2010 Census Enumerators/Listers. Estimated Time per Response: Seven (7) minutes for Former Current Survey Interviewers; Ten (10) minutes for Census Enumerator/Listers. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 226 hours (59 hours for Current Survey Interviewers; 167 hours for Census Enumerators/Listers). Estimated Total Annual Cost: Approximately $4,000 for the BC–1294. Additional cost for administering the BC–1294(D) during decennial operations is approximately $8,000. The Census Bureau will bear this cost. There is no cost to respondents other than their time. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Title 15 U.S.C., section 3101 and Title 13, U.S.C. section 23. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 12, 2008. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8–2929 Filed 2–20–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economic Development Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Award for Excellence in Economic Development Economic Development 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 April 21, 2008. 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 and instructions should be directed to Patty Sheetz, Director, Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs Division, Room 7816, Economic Development Administration, Washington, DC 20230, telephone (202) 482–5842. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Economic Development Administration (EDA) provides a broad range of economic development assistance to help distressed communities design and implement effective economic development strategies. Part of this assistance includes disseminating information about best practices and encouraging collegial importance. In order to make an award selection, EDA must collect two kinds of information: (a) Identifying the nominee and contacts within the E:\FR\FM\21FEN1.SGM 21FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 35 / Thursday, February 21, 2008 / Notices organization being nominated and (b) explaining why the nominee should be given the award. The information will be used to determine those applicants best meeting the pre-announced selection criteria. The use of a nomination form standardizes and limits the information collected as part of the nomination process. This makes the competition fair and eases any burden on applicants and reviewers alike. Participation in the competition is voluntary. The award is strictly honorary. II. Method of Collection The nomination form is downloadable off of EDA’s Web site and can be faxed or submitted in hard copy to EDA. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0610–0101. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Government and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50. Estimated Time Per Response: 3 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 150. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. IV. Request for Comments pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 14, 2008. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8–3159 Filed 2–20–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–34–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:34 Feb 20, 2008 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [Application No. 07–00005] Export Trade Certificate of Review Notice of Issuance of an Export Trade Certificate of Review to XCC Exportz Inc. (Application No. 07– 00005). ACTION: SUMMARY: On February 15, 2008, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued an Export Trade Certificate of Review to XCC Exportz Inc. (‘‘XCC’’). This notice summarizes the conduct for which certification has been granted. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Anspacher, Director, Export Trading Company Affairs, International Trade Administration, by telephone at (202) 482–5131 (this is not a toll-free number), or by E-mail at oetca@ita.doc.gov. Title III of the Export Trading Company Act of 1982 (15 U.S.C. sections 4001–21) authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to issue Export Trade Certificates of Review. The regulations implementing Title III are found at 15 CFR Part 325 (2006). Export Trading Company Affairs (‘‘ETCA’’) is issuing this notice pursuant to 15 CFR 325.6(b), which requires the U.S. Department of Commerce to publish a summary of the certification in the Federal Register. Under section 305(a) of the Act and 15 CFR 325.11(a), any person aggrieved by the Secretary’s determination may, within 30 days of the date of this notice, bring an action in any appropriate district court of the United States to set aside the determination on the ground that the determination is erroneous. Description of Certified Conduct: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Export Trade Products All Products. Services All Services. Technology Rights Technology rights, including, but not limited to, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, that relate to Products and Services. Export Trade Facilitation Services (as they relate to the export of Products, Services, and Technology Rights) Export Trade Facilitation Services, including, but not limited to, professional services in the areas of PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9523 government relations and assistance with state and federal programs; foreign trade and business protocol; consulting; market research and analysis; collection of information on trade opportunities; marketing; negotiations; joint ventures; shipping; export management; export licensing; advertising; documentation and services related to compliance with customs requirements; insurance and financing; trade show exhibitions; organizational development; management and labor strategies; transfer of technology; transportation services; and facilitating the formation of shippers’ associations. II. Export Markets The Export Markets include all parts of the world except the United States (the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands). III. Export Trade Activities and Methods of Operation 1. With respect to the sale of Products and Services, licensing of Technology Rights and provision of Export Trade Facilitation Services, XCC, subject to the terms and conditions listed below, may: a. Provide and arrange for the provision of Export Trade Facilitation Services; b. Engage in promotional and marketing activities and collect information on trade opportunities in the Export Markets and distribute such information to clients; c. Enter into exclusive and/or nonexclusive licensing and/or sales agreements with Suppliers for the export of Products, Services, and/or Technology Rights to Export Markets; d. Enter into exclusive and/or nonexclusive agreements with distributors and/or sales representatives in Export Markets; e. Allocate export sales or divide Export Markets among Suppliers for the sale and/or licensing of Products, Services, and/or Technology Rights; f. Allocate export orders among Suppliers; g. Establish the price of Products, Services, and/or Technology Rights for sales and/or licensing in Export Markets; h. Negotiate, enter into, and/or manage licensing agreements for the export of Technology Rights; and i. Enter into contracts for shipping of Products to Export Markets. 2. XCC may exchange information on a one-to-one basis with individual E:\FR\FM\21FEN1.SGM 21FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 35 (Thursday, February 21, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9522-9523]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3159]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economic Development Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Award for 
Excellence in Economic Development

AGENCY: Economic Development Administration, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 April 21, 2008.

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 and instructions should 
be directed to Patty Sheetz, Director, Legislative & Intergovernmental 
Affairs Division, Room 7816, Economic Development Administration, 
Washington, DC 20230, telephone (202) 482-5842.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The Economic Development Administration (EDA) provides a broad 
range of economic development assistance to help distressed communities 
design and implement effective economic development strategies. Part of 
this assistance includes disseminating information about best practices 
and encouraging collegial importance. In order to make an award 
selection, EDA must collect two kinds of information: (a) Identifying 
the nominee and contacts within the

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organization being nominated and (b) explaining why the nominee should 
be given the award. The information will be used to determine those 
applicants best meeting the pre-announced selection criteria. The use 
of a nomination form standardizes and limits the information collected 
as part of the nomination process. This makes the competition fair and 
eases any burden on applicants and reviewers alike. Participation in 
the competition is voluntary. The award is strictly honorary.

II. Method of Collection

    The nomination form is downloadable off of EDA's Web site and can 
be faxed or submitted in hard copy to EDA.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0610-0101.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Government and not-for-
profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 150.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: February 14, 2008.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-3159 Filed 2-20-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-34-P

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