Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 38774-38775 [2010-16297]

Download as PDF 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. [FR Doc. 2010–16294 Filed 7–2–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P 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: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Northeast Regional Ocean Council Information Social Network Analysis. OMB Control Number: None. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular submission (New information collection). Number of Respondents: 45. Average Hours per Response: 10 minutes. Burden Hours: 8. Needs and Uses: The Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC) is a State and Federal partnership with the goal of engaging in regional protection, and balanced use, of ocean and coastal resources. NROC’s coordinated approach reaches across state boundaries to find and implement solutions to the region’s most pressing ocean and coastal issues. NROC’s membership includes New England coastal state agencies and federal agencies. The work of the Council focuses primarily on coastal hazards resilience and ocean energy planning E:\FR\FM\06JYN1.SGM 06JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 128 / Tuesday, July 6, 2010 / Notices and management. NROC’s members come from varied expertise and work on these issues in many capacities. A social network analysis will serve to identify the network of people working on NROC’s key issues, both within and outside of the organization. NROC members will voluntary complete a survey regarding their communications on NROC issues and value derived from membership. The resulting information can be used to evaluate the efficiency of the network, where gaps may exist, and to suggest additional partnerships that would benefit the Council’s work. This collection of information supports the intent of the Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 U.S.C 1451 et seq. Affected Public: State, local or tribal governments. Frequency: One time. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. 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 David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Dated: June 29, 2010. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–16297 Filed 7–2–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–08–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE U.S. Census Bureau Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for Customer Satisfaction Research U.S. Census Bureau. Notice. AGENCY: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 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, VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:52 Jul 02, 2010 Jkt 220001 Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be submitted on or before September 7, 2010. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 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 Joanne C. Dickinson, 301– 763–4094, U.S. Census Bureau, HQ– 8H187, Washington, DC 20233–0500 (or via the Internet at joanne.dickinson@census.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Census Bureau is requesting an extension of the generic clearance to conduct customer satisfaction research which may be in the form of mailed or electronic questionnaires and/or focus groups, telephone interviews, or personal interviews. The Census Bureau has ranked a customer-focused environment as one of its most important strategic planning objectives. The Census Bureau routinely needs to collect and analyze customer feedback about its products and services to better align them to its customers’ needs and preferences. Several programs, products, and distribution channels have been designed and/or redesigned based on feedback from its various customer satisfaction research efforts. Each research design is reviewed for content, utility, and user-friendliness by a variety of appropriate staff (including research design and subject-matter specialists). The concept and design are tested by internal staff and a select sample of respondents to confirm its appropriateness, user-friendliness, and to estimate burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information. Collection techniques are discussed and included in the research concept design discussion to define the most time-, cost-efficient and accurate collection media. The clearance operates in the following manner: a block of hours is reserved at the beginning of each year, and the particular activities that will be conducted under the clearance are not specified in advance. The Census Bureau provides information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) about the specific activities on a PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 38775 flow basis throughout the year. At the end of each year, a report is submitted to OMB that summarizes the number of hours used as well as the nature and results of the activities completed under the clearance. II. Method of Collection This research may be in the form of mailed or electronic questionnaires and/ or focus groups, or telephone or personal interviews. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0607–0760. Form Number: Various. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Individuals or households, State or local governments, farms, business or other for-profit organizations, federal agencies or employees, and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 90,000. Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,500. Estimated Total Annual Cost: There is no cost to respondents, except for their time to answer the questions. Respondents Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Executive Order 12862. 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: 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 38774-38775]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-16297]


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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: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
    Title: Northeast Regional Ocean Council Information Social Network 
Analysis.
    OMB Control Number: None.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Request: Regular submission (New information collection).
    Number of Respondents: 45.
    Average Hours per Response: 10 minutes.
    Burden Hours: 8.
    Needs and Uses: The Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC) is a 
State and Federal partnership with the goal of engaging in regional 
protection, and balanced use, of ocean and coastal resources. NROC's 
coordinated approach reaches across state boundaries to find and 
implement solutions to the region's most pressing ocean and coastal 
issues. NROC's membership includes New England coastal state agencies 
and federal agencies. The work of the Council focuses primarily on 
coastal hazards resilience and ocean energy planning

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and management. NROC's members come from varied expertise and work on 
these issues in many capacities. A social network analysis will serve 
to identify the network of people working on NROC's key issues, both 
within and outside of the organization. NROC members will voluntary 
complete a survey regarding their communications on NROC issues and 
value derived from membership. The resulting information can be used to 
evaluate the efficiency of the network, where gaps may exist, and to 
suggest additional partnerships that would benefit the Council's work. 
This collection of information supports the intent of the Coastal Zone 
Management Act, 16 U.S.C 1451 et seq.
    Affected Public: State, local or tribal governments.
    Frequency: One time.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395-3897.
    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 David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395-7285, or 
David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov.

    Dated: June 29, 2010.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-16297 Filed 7-2-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-08-P
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