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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 128 / Tuesday, July 6, 2010 / Notices determine whether Nicaragua had failed to comply with the one-to-one commitment and to reduce the overall limit in the TPL. In an exchange of letters dated March 24 and 27, 2006, Nicaragua agreed that for each square meter equivalent of exports of cotton and man-made fiber woven trousers entered under the TPL, Nicaragua would export to the United States an equal amount of cotton and man-made fiber woven trousers made of U.S. formed fabric of U.S. formed yarn. This commitment for cotton woven trousers applies to the first 50 million square meters equivalent in 2009, the fourth year after the date of entry into force of the CAFTA–DR. Further, any shortfall in meeting this commitment that was not rectified by April 1 of the succeeding year would be applied against the TPL for the succeeding year. For 2009, the shortfall in meeting the one-to-one commitment is 761,138 square meters equivalent. This amount is being deducted from the 2010 TPL, resulting in a new TPL level for 2010 of 99,238,862 square meters equivalent. Kim Glas, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. 2010–16353 Filed 7–2–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 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: Business and Professional Classification Report. OMB Control Number: 0607–0189. Form Number(s): SQ–CLASS(00). Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Burden Hours: 14,519. Number of Respondents: 67,000. Average Hours per Response: 13 minutes. Needs and Uses: The Economic Census and current business surveys represent the primary source of facts about the structure and function of the U.S. economy, providing essential information to government and the business community in making sound decisions. This information helps build the foundation for the calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and other VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:52 Jul 02, 2010 Jkt 220001 economic indicators. Crucial to its success is the accuracy and reliability of the Business Register data, which provides the Economic Census and current business surveys with their establishment lists. Critical to the quality of data in the Business Register is that establishments are assigned an accurate economic classification, based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The primary purpose of the ‘‘Business and Professional Classification Report’’ or SQ– CLASS(00), is to meet this need for the services sector of the economy. The services sector includes establishments classified in retail trade; wholesale trade; finance and insurance; real estate and rental and leasing; transportation and utilities; and other services-related industries. Establishments will be mailed five-year Economic Census forms specifically tailored to their industry based on the classification information we collect from the SQ– CLASS survey. In addition, the SQ– CLASS report is used to collect information needed to update the services sector sampling frame. To keep current with rapid changes in the marketplace caused by businesses births, deaths, and changes in company organization, the Census Bureau samples establishments with newly assigned Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) obtained from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). Each EIN unit can only be selected once for the survey. EIN units selected for the sample are asked to provide data on the establishment(s) associated with the new EIN. The completed SQ–CLASS form provides sales, receipts, or revenue data; company organization status; new or refined NAICS codes; and other key information needed to maintain proper coverage of the business universe. Based on information collected on the SQ–CLASS form, EIN units meeting the criteria for inclusion in the Census Bureau’s current services sector surveys are eligible for a second phase of sampling. The retail and wholesale EIN units selected in this second sampling are placed on a panel to report on monthly surveys. Additional selected units are included on a panel to report on annual surveys. The other selected services sector EIN units report on an annual and/or quarterly basis. There are minimal changes to the SQ– CLASS form. An inquiry will be added to determine not-for-profit status, which will be used for data collection purposes. This will ensure that the proper current survey form is sent to the business if it is selected into a survey. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38773 Minimal changes will be made to the wording and organization of existing questions and instructions. Also, for the first time, respondents will have the option to respond electronically via the Internet. The Census Bureau selects a first phase sample of EINs recently assigned by the IRS. Selected EIN units are mailed a SQ–CLASS form to determine measure of size (based on sales, receipts, or revenue); industry classification; company organization; wholesale inventories and type of operation data; not-for-profit status; and other useful information. EIN units not affiliated with previously selected units are eligible for second phase sampling, with selected sampling units added to a survey panel. This methodology updates the current surveys’ sampling frame with a sample of new firms entering the services sector. The information obtained from the SQ–CLASS form is also used in tabulating data for small businesses in succeeding economic censuses (because small businesses are not mailed an economic census report form), and for the Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns program, which is conducted on an annual basis. Although no statistical tables are prepared or published, the operations of this business birth survey directly and critically affect the quality of the estimates published for the Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey (OMB Approval 0607–0104); Monthly Wholesale Trade Survey (OMB 0607–0190); Services Annual Survey (OMB Approval 0607–0422); Annual Retail Trade Survey (OMB Approval 0607–0013); Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (OMB Approval 0607–0195); and Quarterly Service Survey (OMB Approval 0607–0907), since this business birth survey keeps the sample universe current. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Not-for-profit Institutions. Frequency: One time. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: Title 13, United States Code, Sections 182 and 193. 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 6616, 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 E:\FR\FM\06JYN1.SGM 06JYN1 38774 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 128 / Tuesday, July 6, 2010 / Notices notice to Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202–395– 7245) or e-mail (bharrisk@omb.eop.gov). Dated: June 29, 2010. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–16293 Filed 7–2–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 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: Generic Clearance for Questionnaire Pretesting Research. OMB Control Number: 0607–0725. Form Number(s): Various. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Burden Hours: 16,500. Number of Respondents: 5,500. Average Hours per Response: 1 hour. Needs and Uses: In recent years, there has been an increased interest among Federal agencies and others in the importance of testing questionnaires. In response to this recognition, new methods have come into popular use, which are useful for identifying questionnaire and procedural problems, suggesting solutions, and measuring the relative effectiveness of alternative solutions. The Census Bureau received a generic clearance which enables the Census Bureau to quickly begin conducting extended cognitive and questionnaire design research as part of testing for its censuses and surveys. At this time, the Census Bureau is seeking another threeyear renewal of the generic clearance for pretesting. This will enable the Census Bureau to continue providing support for pretesting activities, which is important given the length of time required to plan the activities. The methods proposed for use in questionnaire development are as follows: Field test, Respondent debriefing questionnaire, Split sample experiments, Cognitive interviews, Usability Interviews, and Focus groups. Since the types of surveys included under the umbrella of the clearance are so varied, it is impossible to specify at this point what kinds of activities would be involved in any particular test. But at a minimum, one of the types of VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:52 Jul 02, 2010 Jkt 220001 testing described above or some other form of cognitive pretesting would be incorporated into the testing program for each survey. We will provide OMB with a copy of questionnaires, protocols and debriefing materials in advance of any testing activity. Depending on the stage of questionnaire development, this may be the printed questionnaire from the last round of a survey or a revised draft based on analysis of other evaluation data. When the time schedule for a single survey permits multiple rounds of testing, the questionnaire(s) for each round will be provided separately. When split sample experiments are conducted, either in small group sessions or as part of a field test, all the questionnaires to be used will be provided. For a test of alternative procedures, the description and rationale for the procedures would be submitted. A brief description of the planned field activity will also be provided. Requests for information or comments on substantive issues may be raised by OMB within 10 working days of receipt. The Census Bureau will send OMB an annual report at the end of each year summarizing the number of hours used, as well as the nature and results of the activities completed under this clearance. The information collected in this program of developing and testing questionnaires will be used by staff from the Census Bureau and sponsoring agencies to evaluate and improve the quality of the data in the surveys and censuses that are ultimately conducted. None of the data collected under this clearance will be published for its own sake. Because the questionnaires being tested under this clearance are still in the process of development, the data that result from these collections are not considered official statistics of the Census Bureau or other Federal agencies. Data will be included in research reports prepared for sponsors inside and outside of the Census Bureau. The results may also be prepared for presentations related to survey methodology at professional meetings or publications in professional journals. Affected Public: Individuals or households, businesses, farms. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Data collection for this project is authorized under the authorizing legislation for the questionnaire being tested. This may be Title 13, Sections 131, 141, 161, 181, 182, 193, and 301 for Census Bureau PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 sponsored surveys, and Title 13 and 15 for surveys sponsored by other Federal agencies. 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 6616, 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: June 29, 2010. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 6, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38773-38774]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-16293]


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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: Business and Professional Classification Report.
    OMB Control Number: 0607-0189.
    Form Number(s): SQ-CLASS(00).
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Burden Hours: 14,519.
    Number of Respondents: 67,000.
    Average Hours per Response: 13 minutes.
    Needs and Uses: The Economic Census and current business surveys 
represent the primary source of facts about the structure and function 
of the U.S. economy, providing essential information to government and 
the business community in making sound decisions. This information 
helps build the foundation for the calculation of Gross Domestic 
Product (GDP) and other economic indicators. Crucial to its success is 
the accuracy and reliability of the Business Register data, which 
provides the Economic Census and current business surveys with their 
establishment lists.
    Critical to the quality of data in the Business Register is that 
establishments are assigned an accurate economic classification, based 
on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The 
primary purpose of the ``Business and Professional Classification 
Report'' or SQ-CLASS(00), is to meet this need for the services sector 
of the economy. The services sector includes establishments classified 
in retail trade; wholesale trade; finance and insurance; real estate 
and rental and leasing; transportation and utilities; and other 
services-related industries. Establishments will be mailed five-year 
Economic Census forms specifically tailored to their industry based on 
the classification information we collect from the SQ-CLASS survey. In 
addition, the SQ-CLASS report is used to collect information needed to 
update the services sector sampling frame.
    To keep current with rapid changes in the marketplace caused by 
businesses births, deaths, and changes in company organization, the 
Census Bureau samples establishments with newly assigned Employer 
Identification Numbers (EINs) obtained from the Internal Revenue 
Service (IRS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). Each EIN 
unit can only be selected once for the survey. EIN units selected for 
the sample are asked to provide data on the establishment(s) associated 
with the new EIN. The completed SQ-CLASS form provides sales, receipts, 
or revenue data; company organization status; new or refined NAICS 
codes; and other key information needed to maintain proper coverage of 
the business universe.
    Based on information collected on the SQ-CLASS form, EIN units 
meeting the criteria for inclusion in the Census Bureau's current 
services sector surveys are eligible for a second phase of sampling. 
The retail and wholesale EIN units selected in this second sampling are 
placed on a panel to report on monthly surveys. Additional selected 
units are included on a panel to report on annual surveys. The other 
selected services sector EIN units report on an annual and/or quarterly 
basis.
    There are minimal changes to the SQ-CLASS form. An inquiry will be 
added to determine not-for-profit status, which will be used for data 
collection purposes. This 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. Also, for the first time, respondents will 
have the option to respond electronically via the Internet.
    The Census Bureau selects a first phase sample of EINs recently 
assigned by the IRS. Selected EIN units are mailed a SQ-CLASS form to 
determine measure of size (based on sales, receipts, or revenue); 
industry classification; company organization; wholesale inventories 
and type of operation data; not-for-profit status; and other useful 
information. EIN units not affiliated with previously selected units 
are eligible for second phase sampling, with selected sampling units 
added to a survey panel. This methodology updates the current surveys' 
sampling frame with a sample of new firms entering the services sector. 
The information obtained from the SQ-CLASS form is also used in 
tabulating data for small businesses in succeeding economic censuses 
(because small businesses are not mailed an economic census report 
form), and for the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns program, 
which is conducted on an annual basis.
    Although no statistical tables are prepared or published, the 
operations of this business birth survey directly and critically affect 
the quality of the estimates published for the Advance Monthly Retail 
Trade and Food Services Survey (OMB Approval 0607-0104); Monthly 
Wholesale Trade Survey (OMB 0607-0190); Services Annual Survey (OMB 
Approval 0607-0422); Annual Retail Trade Survey (OMB Approval 0607-
0013); Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (OMB Approval 0607-0195); and 
Quarterly Service Survey (OMB Approval 0607-0907), since this business 
birth survey keeps the sample universe current.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
Institutions.
    Frequency: One time.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: Title 13, United States Code, Sections 182 and 
193.
    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 6616, 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

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notice to Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202-
395-7245) or e-mail (bharrisk@omb.eop.gov).

    Dated: June 29, 2010.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-16293 Filed 7-2-10; 8:45 am]
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