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Definition of Terms
Components of Coverage Error—The
two components of census coverage
error are census omissions (missed
persons or housing units) and erroneous
enumerations (persons or housing units
enumerated in the census that should
not have been). Examples of erroneous
enumerations are persons or housing
units enumerated in the census that
should not have been enumerated at all,
persons or housing units enumerated in
an incorrect location, and persons or
housing units enumerated more than
once (duplicates).
Net Coverage Error—Net Coverage
Error is a measure of the difference
between census omissions and
erroneous enumerations. A positive net
error indicates an undercount, while a
negative net error indicates an
overcount.
For more information about the
Census 2010 Coverage Measurement
Program, please visit the following page
of the Census Bureau’s Web site:
https://www.census.gov/cac/www/pdf/
coverage-measurement-program.pdf.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: None.
Form Number: D–1301, D–1301(PR),
D–1301.2, D–1301.2(PR).
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
57,776 sample addresses for PFU and
8,667 sample addresses for PFU RI.
Estimated Time per Response: 15
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 16,611 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: No cost
to the respondents except for their time
to respond.
Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: Title 13, U.S. Code,
Sections 141, 193, and 221.
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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.
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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: December 24, 2009.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E9–30954 Filed 12–29–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; Cook Inlet Beluga
Whale Pilot Economic Survey
AGENCY: National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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 March 1, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 7845,
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 Dr. Dan Lew, (530) 752–1746
or Dan.Lew@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The population of Cook Inlet beluga
whales found in the Cook Inlet of
Alaska is one of five distinct population
segments in United States (U.S.) waters.
It was listed as endangered under the
Endangered Species Act on October 22,
2008 (73 FR 62919). The public benefits
associated with the results of protective
actions on the Cook Inlet beluga whale,
such as population increases, are
primarily the result of the nonconsumptive value people attribute to
such protection (e.g., active use values
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associated with being able to view
beluga whales and passive use values
unrelated to direct human use). Little is
known about these values, yet such
information is needed for decision
makers to more fully understand the
trade-offs involved in choosing among
potential protection alternatives and to
complement other information available
about the costs, benefits, and impacts of
protection alternatives.
The National Marine Fisheries Service
plans to conduct a pilot survey to test
a survey instrument that will be used to
collect data for measuring the economic
benefits the public receives for
providing additional protection, beyond
current levels, to the Cook Inlet beluga
whale. These preferences are currently
not known, but are needed to assist in
the evaluation of alternative measures to
further protect and recover the species’
population, such as in the evaluation of
critical habitat designations. The pilot
survey consists of conducting a smallscale mail-telephone survey of U.S.
households that will collect information
needed to evaluate the survey
instrument and implementation
procedures.
II. Method of Collection
Data will be collected primarily
through a mail survey of a random
sample of U.S. households with an
oversampling of Alaska households.
Additional data will be collected in
telephone interviews with individuals
who do not respond to the mail survey.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: None.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Households.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
240.
Estimated Time per Response: 25
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 34.
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
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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.C
Dated: December 23, 2009.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E9–30924 Filed 12–29–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Census Bureau
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; Quarterly Survey
of State and Local Tax Revenues
AGENCY: U.S. Census Bureau,
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,
Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES: To ensure consideration, written
comments must be submitted on or
before March 1, 2010.
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 Cheryl Lee, Chief, State
Finance and Tax Statistics Branch,
Governments Division, U.S. Census
Bureau, 4600 Silver Hill Road,
Washington, DC 20233 (301–763–5635).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Census Bureau conducts the
Quarterly Summary of State and Local
Tax Revenue, using the F–71 (Quarterly
Survey of Property Tax Collection), F–
72 (Quarterly Survey of State Tax
Collections), and F–73 (Quarterly
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Survey of Non-Property Taxes) forms.
The Census Bureau is requesting a
revision to the F–73 form, which
surveys local governments on the nonproperty taxes they collect. The revised
form will collect additional information
about local government revenue,
covering areas such as motor fuel sales,
public utilities, alcohol sales, tobacco
sales, motor vehicle licenses and
operator’s licenses corporate income
and all other non-property taxes. The
Census Bureau needs local tax data to
publish benchmark statistics on public
sector taxes, to provide data to the
Bureau of Economic Analysis for Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) calculations
and other economic indicators, and to
provide data for economic research and
comparative studies of governmental
finances. Data are collected on a
quarterly basis from State and local
government tax collecting agencies.
Tax collection data are used to
measure economic activity for the
Nation as a whole, as well as for
comparison among the various States.
These data also are useful in comparing
the mix of taxes employed by individual
localities, and in determining the
revenue raising capacity of different
types of taxes.
The Quarterly Survey of Non-Property
Taxes (Form F–73) will be sent to
approximately 3,000 local tax collection
agencies known to have substantial
collections of local general sales and/or
local individual income taxes every
quarter. A new sample frame is being
developed to accompany the new
survey design. The new sample is
designed to meet the Office of
Management and Budget’s statistical
standards for data quality.
II. Method of Collection
The F–73 forms are sent to
respondents by direct mail.
Respondents submit the forms by mail,
e-mail, facsimile or Internet. (E-mail and
facsimile are accepted but not
encouraged.)
In those instances when we are not
able to obtain a response we conduct
follow-up operations using e-mail and
phone calls.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0607–0112.
Form Number: F–71, F–72, F–73.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Local governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
3,800.
Estimated Time per Response: 45
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 11,400.
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Estimated Total Annual Cost:
$269,154.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C. Section
182.
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: December 24, 2009.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E9–30969 Filed 12–29–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Census Bureau
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; Internet
Reinterview Evaluation
AGENCY: U.S. Census Bureau,
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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)).
DATES: To ensure consideration, written
comments must be submitted on or
before March 1, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6625,
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Cook Inlet
Beluga Whale Pilot Economic Survey
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
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 March 1, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 7845, 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 Dr. Dan Lew, (530) 752-1746 or Dan.Lew@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The population of Cook Inlet beluga whales found in the Cook Inlet
of Alaska is one of five distinct population segments in United States
(U.S.) waters. It was listed as endangered under the Endangered Species
Act on October 22, 2008 (73 FR 62919). The public benefits associated
with the results of protective actions on the Cook Inlet beluga whale,
such as population increases, are primarily the result of the non-
consumptive value people attribute to such protection (e.g., active use
values associated with being able to view beluga whales and passive use
values unrelated to direct human use). Little is known about these
values, yet such information is needed for decision makers to more
fully understand the trade-offs involved in choosing among potential
protection alternatives and to complement other information available
about the costs, benefits, and impacts of protection alternatives.
The National Marine Fisheries Service plans to conduct a pilot
survey to test a survey instrument that will be used to collect data
for measuring the economic benefits the public receives for providing
additional protection, beyond current levels, to the Cook Inlet beluga
whale. These preferences are currently not known, but are needed to
assist in the evaluation of alternative measures to further protect and
recover the species' population, such as in the evaluation of critical
habitat designations. The pilot survey consists of conducting a small-
scale mail-telephone survey of U.S. households that will collect
information needed to evaluate the survey instrument and implementation
procedures.
II. Method of Collection
Data will be collected primarily through a mail survey of a random
sample of U.S. households with an oversampling of Alaska households.
Additional data will be collected in telephone interviews with
individuals who do not respond to the mail survey.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: None.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 240.
Estimated Time per Response: 25 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 34.
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
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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.C
Dated: December 23, 2009.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-30924 Filed 12-29-09; 8:45 am]
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