Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 18737-18738 [E8-7097]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 67 / Monday, April 7, 2008 / Notices granted in only very limited circumstances, such as to protect trade secrets. The Lead Agencies will inform the requester of the decision regarding the request for confidentiality. Where the request is denied, the agency will return the submission and notify the requester that the comments may be resubmitted, without names and addresses, within a specified number of days. rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Early Notice of Importance of Public Participation in Subsequent Environmental Review A draft EIS/EIR will be prepared for comment. The comment period on the Draft EIS/EIR will be 45 days from the date the Environmental Protection Agency publishes the notice of availability in the Federal Register. The Lead Agencies believe, at this early stage, it is important to give reviewers notice of several court rulings related to public participation in the environmental review process. 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Jody Noiron, Angeles Forest Supervisor, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. Dated: March 28, 2008. Hector Villalobos, Field Office Manager, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. [FR Doc. E8–6897 Filed 4–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Proposed CERCLA Settlement Agreement; Silver Bow County, MT Forest Service, USDA. Notice; request for public comment. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), notice is hereby given of an administrative settlement with the owners of an 18-acre parcel (the Settling Parties) within the Beal Mine site in Silver Bow County, Montana. The settlement requires the Settling Parties to convey the parcel to the United States. The settlement includes a covenant not to sue the Settling Parties pursuant Section 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a), with regard to the Beal Mine Site. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the United States will receive written comments relating to the settlement. The United States will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 7, 2008. ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement is available for public inspection at the Butte Ranger District/Supervisor’s Office Annex of the BeaverheadDeerlodge National Forest, 1820 Meadowlark Lane, Butte, MT 59701. A copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from Gary E. Howard at the PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18737 Butte Ranger District/Supervisor’s Office Annex at (406) 494–0228 or from Kirk Minckler with USDA’s Office of the General Counsel, (303) 275–5549. Comments should reference the Revelation Lode Parcel, Silver Bow County, Montana, and should be addressed to Mr. Howard at the Butte Ranger District/Supervisor’s Office Annex. The United States’ response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the Butte Ranger District/Supervisor’s Office Annex. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information contact Gary E. Howard, Butte Ranger District/ Supervisor’s Office Annex, Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest, 1820 Meadowlark Lane, Butte, MT 59701, phone (406) 494–0228 or Kirk Minckler, USDA Office of the General Counsel, 740 Simms Street, Room 309, Golden, CO 80401, phone (303) 275–5549. Dated: March 21, 2008. Thomas L. Tidwell, Regional Forester, USDA Forest Service, Northern Region. [FR Doc. E8–6853 Filed 4–4–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M 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: U.S. Census Bureau. Title: Special Census Program. Form Number(s): SC–1, SC–1 SUPP, SC–1 (Phone/WYC), SC–2, SC–116, SC– 351, SC–920, SC–921(HU), SC–921(SP). OMB Control Number: 0607–0368. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Burden Hours: 19,143. Number of Respondents: 293,687. Average Hours per Response: 4 minutes. Needs and Uses: Governmental units requiring current population statistics between decennial censuses request that the Census Bureau conduct special censuses. Many states distribute funds based on current population statistics. In addition, special census data are used by the local jurisdictions to plan new schools, transportation systems, housing programs, and water treatment facilities. The Special Census Program operates as a generic OMB clearance, including a library of forms and the operational E:\FR\FM\07APN1.SGM 07APN1 18738 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 67 / Monday, April 7, 2008 / Notices rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES procedures that will be used for the many special censuses we anticipate conducting through June 2009. The Census Bureau will establish a reimbursable agreement with a variety of potential special census customers. Census will submit for OMB’s review and approval, under cover of a change worksheet, any special-purpose questions requested by customers to be added to special census questionnaires. Local jurisdictions use special census data to apply for available funds from both the state and Federal government. Many states distribute these funds based on current population statistics. This fact, along with local population shifts or annexations of territory, prompts local officials to request special censuses. In addition, special census data are used by the local jurisdictions to plan new schools, transportation systems, housing programs, water treatment facilities, etc. Some jurisdictions believe that additional data are required for proper planning and others must have the additional data to qualify for some sources of funding. For these reasons, local officials request special purpose questions. The Census Bureau also uses special census data as part of its local population estimates calculation and to update the Census Bureau’s Master Address File (MAF) and Topographically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (TIGER) System. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: One time. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Title 13, United States Code, section 196. 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: April 1, 2008. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8–7097 Filed 4–4–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:24 Apr 04, 2008 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Census Bureau Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Current Population Survey (CPS) Voting and Civic Engagement Supplements U.S. Census Bureau. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: 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)). To ensure consideration, written comments must be submitted on or before June 6, 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(s) and instructions should be directed to Tim Marshall, U.S. Census Bureau, 7H106C, Washington, DC 20233–8400 at (301) 763–3806 (or via the Internet at Tim.J.Marshall@census.gov). DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The U.S. Census Bureau plans to request clearance for the collection of data concerning the Voting and Civic Engagement Supplements to be conducted in conjunction with the November 2008 Current Population Survey (CPS). The Census Bureau sponsors the Voting Supplement questions, which have been requested biennially since 1964. The Civic Engagement Supplement will be conducted at the request of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The voting supplement has provided statistical information for tracking historical trends of voter and nonvoter characteristics in each Presidential or Congressional election since 1964. The data collected from this supplement relates demographic characteristics (age, sex, race, education, occupation, and income) to voting and nonvoting PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 behavior. The November CPS supplement is the only source of data that provides a comprehensive set of voter and nonvoter characteristics distinct from independent surveys, media polls, or other outside agencies. Federal, state, and local election officials use these data to formulate policies relating to the voting and registration process. College institutions, political party committees, research groups, and other private organizations also use the voting and registration data. The civic engagement supplement will provide information on the extent to which American communities are places where individuals are civically active. It will also provide information on the number of Americans who are active in their communities, communicating with one another on issues of public concern, and interacting with public institutions and private enterprises. The information will also provide the number of Americans who engage in activities that promote positive relationships with those of equal and differing socio-economic or professional levels. This survey will be the only source of nationallyrepresentative data on such information as: level of participation in organized groups, extent of political action and knowledge, extent of connections with other community members, and how often individuals get news and information from various media sources. When combined with demographic characteristics (age, sex, race, education, occupation, income), the data can provide information on the relationship between these characteristics and the level of civic engagement in the United States. Government agency analysts and private, state and local leaders will use this data to compare levels specific to their geographic area to the national level of civic engagement, and to formulate policies that foster healthy communities. II. Method of Collection The voting and civic engagement supplements will be collected by both personal visit and telephone interviews in conjunction with the regular November 2008 CPS interview process. All interviews are conducted using computer-assisted interviewing. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0607–0466. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 48,000. E:\FR\FM\07APN1.SGM 07APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 67 (Monday, April 7, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18737-18738]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-7097]


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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: U.S. Census Bureau.
    Title: Special Census Program.
    Form Number(s): SC-1, SC-1 SUPP, SC-1 (Phone/WYC), SC-2, SC-116, 
SC-351, SC-920, SC-921(HU), SC-921(SP).
    OMB Control Number: 0607-0368.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Burden Hours: 19,143.
    Number of Respondents: 293,687.
    Average Hours per Response: 4 minutes.
    Needs and Uses: Governmental units requiring current population 
statistics between decennial censuses request that the Census Bureau 
conduct special censuses. Many states distribute funds based on current 
population statistics. In addition, special census data are used by the 
local jurisdictions to plan new schools, transportation systems, 
housing programs, and water treatment facilities.
    The Special Census Program operates as a generic OMB clearance, 
including a library of forms and the operational

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procedures that will be used for the many special censuses we 
anticipate conducting through June 2009. The Census Bureau will 
establish a reimbursable agreement with a variety of potential special 
census customers. Census will submit for OMB's review and approval, 
under cover of a change worksheet, any special-purpose questions 
requested by customers to be added to special census questionnaires.
    Local jurisdictions use special census data to apply for available 
funds from both the state and Federal government. Many states 
distribute these funds based on current population statistics. This 
fact, along with local population shifts or annexations of territory, 
prompts local officials to request special censuses. In addition, 
special census data are used by the local jurisdictions to plan new 
schools, transportation systems, housing programs, water treatment 
facilities, etc. Some jurisdictions believe that additional data are 
required for proper planning and others must have the additional data 
to qualify for some sources of funding. For these reasons, local 
officials request special purpose questions. The Census Bureau also 
uses special census data as part of its local population estimates 
calculation and to update the Census Bureau's Master Address File (MAF) 
and Topographically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing 
(TIGER) System.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Frequency: One time.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: Title 13, United States Code, section 196.
    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 either by fax (202-395-7245) 
or e-mail (bharrisk@omb.eop.gov).

    Dated: April 1, 2008.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-7097 Filed 4-4-08; 8:45 am]
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