Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Business and Professional Classification Report, 21592-21593 [2010-9567]

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• DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
• U.s. Census Bureau
• Census Bureau

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 79 (Monday, April 26, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21592-21593]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-9567]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

U.S. Census Bureau


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Business and 
Professional Classification Report

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 June 25, 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 Scott Handmaker, Chief, Economic Classifications 
Operations Branch, U.S. Census Bureau, 8K149, Washington, DC 20233, 
Telephone: 301-763-7107; E-mail: Scott.P.Handmaker@census.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The Business and Professional Classification Report survey (SQ-

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CLASS(00)) collects information on new businesses to obtain proper 
industry classification for use in economic surveys conducted by the 
U.S. Census Bureau. The survey, conducted quarterly, samples businesses 
with newly assigned Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) from the 
Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Businesses can only be selected once 
for the survey. The SQ-CLASS(00) form collects minimum data about a 
business in such areas as: primary business activity, company 
structure, size, and business operations. This information is used to 
update the sampling frame for current business surveys, which ensures 
high quality economic estimates. Additionally by ensuring proper 
industry classification, this survey reduces respondent burden for the 
five-year Economic Census as businesses will be mailed five-year 
Economic Census forms specifically tailored to their industry.
    There are a few changes since the last request was submitted for an 
OMB clearance request in 2007. An inquiry will be added to the form to 
determine not-for-profit status. This inquiry will be used to properly 
classify not-for-profit businesses. It will ensure that the proper 
current survey form is sent to the business if it is selected into a 
survey. Minimal changes will be made to the wording and organization of 
existing questions and instructions. Additionally, respondents will 
have the option to respond electronically via the Internet.

II. Method of Collection

    Information is collected by Internet, mail, fax, and telephone 
follow-up.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0607-0189.
    Form Number: SQ-CLASS(00).
    Type of Review: Regular.
    Affected Public: Businesses and other organizations in the United 
States.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 67,000 business firms.
    Estimated Time per Response: 13 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 14,519 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $414,808.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C. 182 and 193.

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: April 21, 2010.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-9567 Filed 4-23-10; 8:45 am]
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