Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Commerce.Gov Web Site User Survey, 75962-75963 [2010-30654]

Download as PDF emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES 75962 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 234 / Tuesday, December 7, 2010 / Notices Conservation Service (NRCS) to implement the WEPS which will replace the use of the Wind Erosion Equation (WEQ) where applicable. DATES: Effective Date: This is effective December 7, 2010. Comment Date: Submit comments on or before January 6, 2011. Final versions of these new or revised conservation practice standards will be adopted after the close of the 30-day period, and after consideration of all comments. ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted using any of the following methods: • Mail: Eric West, National Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands Conservation Specialist, Ecological Sciences Division, Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 6150 South Building, Washington, DC 20250. • E-mail: eric.west@wdc.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric West, National Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands Conservation Specialist, Ecological Sciences Division, Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 6150 South Building, Washington, DC 20250. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The WEQ, a simple two-factor linear model for calculating the effects of wind erosion, will be replaced by WEPS for selected regulatory permissible applications. The WEPS model will be used where wind erosion is the primary causal factor for comparing the annual level of erosion before conservation system application to the expected annual level of erosion after conservation system application (i.e., substantial reduction for highly erodible land conservation). The WEQ is the current method in the regulations for calculating substantial reduction and potential erodibility due to the effects of wind. The use of WEQ to calculate potential erodibility remains unchanged. The regulation for WEQ is located at 7 CFR 610.14. The implementation of the WEPS system does not affect the Highly Erodible Map Unit List contained in the NRCS Field Office Technical Guide as of January 1, 1990. This 1990 list will continue to be used for all erodibility index calculations, including sodbuster determinations and review of previous determinations. The WEPS computer model is a process-based, daily time-step computer model that predicts soil erosion via simulation of the fundamental processes controlling wind erosion. WEPS can calculate soil movement, estimate plant damage, and predict PM–10 emissions VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:39 Dec 06, 2010 Jkt 223001 when wind speeds exceed the erosion threshold. The WEPS model can also provide the user with spatial information regarding soil flux, deposition, and loss from specific regions of a field over time. The model is intended for conservation planning, assessing wind erosion for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) NRCS’ National Resources Inventory, and aiding the development of regional and national policy. The WEPS modular design is amenable to incorporation of new features. Thus, WEPS utility will also be for estimating long-term soil productivity, determining physical damage to crops, depositional loading of lakes and streams, as well as estimating visibility reductions near airports and highways. Further, WEPS will aid in calculating both onsite and offsite economic costs of erosion and assess impacts of management strategies on public lands when used in conjunction with other models. A complete summary of the processes utilized by the WEPS computer model can be found in An Overview of the Wind Erosion Prediction System (https://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/ Place/54300520/wepsoverview.pdf). A thorough discussion and review of the WEPS model processes is available in the draft WEPS technical document (https://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/ Place/54300520/weps_tech.pdf). Further, both of the previously referenced documents, as well as other WEPS related topics, can be found at the USDA Agricultural Research Service Engineering and Wind Erosion Research Unit (https://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/ docs.htm?docid=18371) home page. The implementation timeframe for WEPS in each field office with a wind erosion concern is January 1, 2011. Title 16-Conservation, Chapter 58-Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation and Reserve Program, Subchapter IDefinitions, 9(C) Equations (i.e., 16 USC section 3801(a)(9)(C)) requires NRCS to make available for public review and comment all proposed changes to equations to carry out HEL provisions of the law in a manner consistent with section 553 of title 5. Signed this 30th day of November, 2010, in Washington, DC. Dave White, Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service. [FR Doc. 2010–30673 Filed 12–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Office of the Secretary Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Commerce.Gov Web Site User Survey Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 February 7, 2011. 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 and instructions should be directed to Mike Kruger, Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce at 202–482–4883 or mkruger@doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract In order to better serve users of Commerce.gov and the Department of Commerce bureaus’ Web sites, the Offices of Public Affairs will collect information from users about their experience on the Web sites. A random number of users will be presented with a pop-up box asking if they would like to take a survey. If they say no, the box disappears and the user continues on as normal. If they answer yes, then the box offers them four (4) questions. 1. Based on today’s visit, how would you rate your site experience overall? (0 to 10 scale) 2. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of your visit? (Custom choices)—would be the items in our ‘‘I Want to’’ bar on the right hand side of the Commerce.gov site: • Find jobs or career opportunities at Commerce. • Call or send an email or letter to Commerce. • Learn more about Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. • Find a recent press release. • Learn more about Census 2010. • Discover grants, contracting & trade opportunities with Commerce. E:\FR\FM\07DEN1.SGM 07DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 234 / Tuesday, December 7, 2010 / Notices • Get the official U.S. time from NIST. • Get my local weather from the National Weather Service. • Other. 3. Were you able to complete the purpose of your visit today? (Yes, No) One of the following two (2) questions are posed to respondents based on their answers to Question 3. (4.1, if answer was Yes; and 4.2, if answer was No) 4.1 What do you value most about the Department of Commerce’s Web site? (Open ended) 4.2 Please tell us why you were not able to fully complete the purpose of your visit today? (Open ended) The survey is provided by iPerceptions as part of their 4Q suite. No personally identifiable information will be collected from the voluntary participants. Dated: December 2, 2010. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. II. Method of Collection Whereas, the Board adopted the alternative site framework (ASF) in December 2008 (74 FR 1170, 01/12/09; correction 74 FR 3987, 01/22/09) as an option for the establishment or reorganization of general-purpose zones; Whereas, Columbus Regional Airport Authority, grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 138, submitted an application to the Board (FTZ Docket 46–2010, filed 7/ 21/2010, amended 10/6/2010) for authority to reorganize under the ASF with a service area of Champaign, Clark, Coshocton, Crawford, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Hocking, Knox, Licking, Logan, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Muskingum, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Union, Vinton and Wyandot Counties, as well as portions of Guernsey, Athens and Highland Counties, Ohio, adjacent to the Columbus Customs and Border Protection port of entry, FTZ 138’s existing Sites 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 15 would be categorized as magnet sites, and FTZ 138’s existing Sites 13, 14, 16, 17, and 18 would be categorized as usage-driven sites; Whereas, notice inviting public comment was given in the Federal Register (75 FR 45096–45097, 8/2/2010) and the application has been processed pursuant to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations; and, Whereas, the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner’s report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and Board’s regulations are satisfied, and that the proposal is in the public interest; Now, therefore, the Board hereby orders: The application to reorganize FTZ 138 under the alternative site framework is approved, subject to the FTZ Act and Information will be collected via an online form. III. Data OMB Control Number: None. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission (new information collection). Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit organizations, State, Local, or Tribal government, Federal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 36,000. Estimated Time per Response: 2 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,200. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:39 Dec 06, 2010 Jkt 223001 [FR Doc. 2010–30654 Filed 12–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–03–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Order No. 1726] Reorganization of Foreign-Trade Zone 138 Under Alternative Site Framework, Columbus, OH, Area Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75963 the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.28, to the Board’s standard 2,000-acre activation limit for the overall general-purpose zone project, to a five-year ASF sunset provision for magnet sites that would terminate authority for Sites 2, 4, 5, 6, and 15, on November 30, 2015 and to a three-year ASF sunset provision for usage-driven sites that would terminate authority for Sites 13, 14, 16, 17, and 18 if no foreignstatus merchandise is admitted for a bona fide customs purpose by November 30, 2013. Signed at Washington, DC, this 26th day of November 2010. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, Alternate Chairman, ForeignTrade Zones Board. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–30665 Filed 12–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [Application No. 92–9A001] Export Trade Certificate of Review Notice of Issuance of an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review to Aerospace Industries Association of America (‘‘AIA’’) (Application #92–9A001). ACTION: The U.S. Department of Commerce issued an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review to Aerospace Industries Association of America on November 29, 2010. The Certificate has been amended eight times. The previous amendment was issued to AIA on October 5, 2009, and a notice of its issuance was published in the Federal Register on October 26, 2009 (74 FR 54961). The original Certificate for AIA was issued on September 8, 1992, and a notice of its issuance was published in the Federal Register on September 14, 1992 (57 FR 41920). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph E. Flynn, Director, Office of Competition and Economic Analysis, International Trade Administration, by telephone at (202) 482–5131 (this is not a toll-free number) or e-mail at etca@trade.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title III of the Export Trading Company Act of 1982 (15 U.S.C. Sections 4001–21) authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to issue Export Trade Certificates of Review. The regulations implementing SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07DEN1.SGM 07DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 234 (Tuesday, December 7, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75962-75963]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-30654]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Secretary


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Commerce.Gov 
Web Site User Survey

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Affairs.

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 February 7, 
2011.

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 and instructions should 
be directed to Mike Kruger, Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Department 
of Commerce at 202-482-4883 or mkruger@doc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    In order to better serve users of Commerce.gov and the Department 
of Commerce bureaus' Web sites, the Offices of Public Affairs will 
collect information from users about their experience on the Web sites. 
A random number of users will be presented with a pop-up box asking if 
they would like to take a survey. If they say no, the box disappears 
and the user continues on as normal. If they answer yes, then the box 
offers them four (4) questions.
    1. Based on today's visit, how would you rate your site experience 
overall? (0 to 10 scale)
    2. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of 
your visit? (Custom choices)--would be the items in our ``I Want to'' 
bar on the right hand side of the Commerce.gov site:
     Find jobs or career opportunities at Commerce.
     Call or send an email or letter to Commerce.
     Learn more about Commerce Secretary Gary Locke.
     Find a recent press release.
     Learn more about Census 2010.
     Discover grants, contracting & trade opportunities with 
Commerce.

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     Get the official U.S. time from NIST.
     Get my local weather from the National Weather Service.
     Other.
    3. Were you able to complete the purpose of your visit today? (Yes, 
No)
    One of the following two (2) questions are posed to respondents 
based on their answers to Question 3. (4.1, if answer was Yes; and 4.2, 
if answer was No)
    4.1 What do you value most about the Department of Commerce's Web 
site? (Open ended)
    4.2 Please tell us why you were not able to fully complete the 
purpose of your visit today? (Open ended)
    The survey is provided by iPerceptions as part of their 4Q suite. 
No personally identifiable information will be collected from the 
voluntary participants.

II. Method of Collection

    Information will be collected via an online form.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: None.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (new information collection).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
profit organizations, State, Local, or Tribal government, Federal 
government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 36,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,200.
    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 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 2, 2010.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-30654 Filed 12-6-10; 8:45 am]
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