Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 12934-12935 [2011-5302]

Download as PDF 12934 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 46 / Wednesday, March 9, 2011 / Notices Title: Five-Year Records Retention Requirement for Export Transactions and Boycott Actions. OMB Control Number: 0694–0096. Form Number(s): N/A. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 248. Number of Respondents: 84,000,892. Average Hours per Response: 1 second to 1 minute. Needs and Uses: All parties involved in export transactions and the U.S. party involved in a boycott action are required to maintain records of these activities for a period of five years. These records can include memoranda, correspondence, contracts, invitations to bid, books of account, financial records, restrictive trade practice or boycott documents and reports. The five-year record retention period corresponds with the five-year statute of limitations for criminal actions brought under the Export Administration Act of 1979 and predecessor acts, and the five-year statute for administrative compliance proceedings. Without this authority, potential violators could discard records demonstrating violations of the Export Administration Regulations prior to the expiration of the five-year statute of limitations. Affected Public: Business and other for-profit organizations. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. OMB Desk Officer: Jasmeet Seehra, (202) 395–3123. 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 Jasmeet Seehra, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), by email to jseehra@omb.eop.gov, or by fax to (202) 395–5167. Dated: March 3, 2011. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–5276 Filed 3–8–11; 8:45 am] Emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 3510–33–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:04 Mar 08, 2011 Jkt 223001 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: 2012 Economic Census Classification Report for the Construction, Manufacturing, and Mining Sectors and Selected Wholesale Industries. OMB Control Number: 0607–0925. Form Number(s): NC–99026. Type of Request: Reinstatement, with change of an expired collection. Burden Hours: 6,250. Number of Respondents: 75,000. Average Hours Per Response: 5 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 ‘‘2012 Economic Census Classification Report for the Construction, Manufacturing, and Mining Sectors and Selected Wholesale Industries’’ or NC–99026, is to meet this need. New businesses are assigned NAICS codes by the Social Security Administration (SSA); however, many of these businesses cannot be assigned detailed NAICS codes, because insufficient data are provided by respondents on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form SS–4. This report, conducted in fiscal years 2012 and 2013, will mail approximately 75,000 businesses per year that have been partially classified in the Construction, Manufacturing, or Mining sectors. Additionally, Wholesale establishments currently classified in select industries will be sampled in order to verify correct classification due to 2012 NAICS changes. Businesses selected for the sample will be asked to provide data on primary business activity in order to assign proper industry classification, PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 thus maintaining proper coverage of the business universe. No wording or ordering changes have been made to the NC–99026 form since the last request was submitted for an OMB clearance in 2006. However, for the first time, respondents will have the option to report electronically via the Internet. The NC–99026 form will be used to update the classification codes contained in the Business Register, ensuring establishments will be tabulated in the correct detailed industry for the 2012 Economic Census and in succeeding economic surveys. Information obtained from these establishments will also be included in the Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns (CBP) publications. CBP publications provide annual data on establishment counts, employment, and payroll for all sectors of the economy at national, state, and county levels. The failure to collect this information will have an adverse effect on the quality and usefulness of economic statistics provided by the Census Bureau. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Not-for-profit institutions. Frequency: Every 5 years. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., Sections 131 & 224. 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: March 4, 2011. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–5305 Filed 3–8–11; 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 E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1 Emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 46 / Wednesday, March 9, 2011 / Notices information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Agency: U.S. Census Bureau. Title: Current Population Survey, Basic Demographic Items. OMB Control Number: 0607–0049. Form Number(s): CPS–263, CPS– 263(SP), CPS–264, CPS–264(SP), CPS– 266, BC–1428, BC–1428(SP), BC–1433, BC–1433(SP), CPS–692, CPS–504. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Burden Hours: 18,013. Number of Respondents: 59,000. Average Hours Per Response: 1.5 minutes. Needs and Uses: The purpose of this request for review is for the U.S. Census Bureau to obtain clearance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection of basic demographic information on the Current Population Survey (CPS). The CPS has been the source of official government statistics on employment and unemployment for over 50 years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Census Bureau jointly sponsor the basic monthly survey, and the Census Bureau prepares and conducts all the field work. The Census Bureau provides the BLS with data files and tables. The BLS seasonally adjusts, analyzes, and publishes the results for the labor force data in conjunction with the demographic characteristics. In accordance with the OMB’s request, the Census Bureau and the BLS divide the clearance request in order to reflect the joint sponsorship and funding of the CPS program. Title 29, United States Code, Sections 1–9, authorizes the collection of labor force data in the CPS. The demographic information provides a unique set of data on selected characteristics for the civilian noninstitutional population. Some of the demographic information we collect is age, marital status, gender, Armed Forces status, education, race, origin, and family income. We use these data in conjunction with other data, particularly the monthly labor force data, as well as periodic supplement data. We also use these data independently for internal analytic research and for evaluation of other surveys. In addition, we need these data to correctly control estimates of other characteristics to the proper proportions of age, gender, race, and origin. The demographic questions relating to origin and race within the CPS will undergo minor wording changes beginning in January 2012. These wording changes are being done to bring the CPS origin and race questions more VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:04 Mar 08, 2011 Jkt 223001 in alignment with those in the American Community Survey. These changes were not mentioned in the Federal Register Notice published December 16, 2010, which requested public comment on the information collection. However, since the changes do not affect the meaning or purpose of the questions, nor will they affect the resulting information provided to data users, their absence from the Federal Register should not disrupt the clearance process. We use the data from the CPS on household size and composition, age, education, ethnicity, and marital status to compile monthly averages or other aggregates for national and sub-national estimates. We use these data in four principal ways: in association with other data, such as monthly labor force or periodic supplement publications; for internal analytic research; for evaluation of other surveys and survey results; and as a general purpose sample and survey. The demographic data are central to the publication of all labor force data in the BLS’ monthly report Employment and Earnings. The data set that results from combining the monthly labor force data with the demographic data provides analysts with the ability to understand labor force patterns of many subpopulation groups. This is particularly important since the federal government often directs initiatives at special groups that historically have not conformed to general labor force participation patterns. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: Monthly. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 181, and 182 and Title 29, United States Code, Sections 1–9. 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). PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12935 Dated: March 4, 2011. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–5302 Filed 3–8–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Census Bureau Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; The American Community Survey U.S. Census Bureau, Commerce. 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, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be submitted on or before May 9, 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(s) and instructions should be directed to James Treat, U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Office, Washington, DC 20233, by FAX to (301) 763–8070 or via the Internet at james.b.treat@census.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract Given the rapid demographic changes experienced in recent years and the strong expectation that such changes will continue and accelerate, the oncea-decade detailed data collection as part of a decennial census is no longer acceptable for producing much of the data required by the Federal government, states, municipalities, and tribal governments. To meet the needs and expectations of the country, the Census Bureau developed the American Community Survey (ACS). This survey collects detailed population and housing data every month and provides tabulations of these data on a yearly E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1

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[FR Doc No: 2011-5302]


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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

[[Page 12935]]

information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 
U.S.C. chapter 35).
    Agency: U.S. Census Bureau.
    Title: Current Population Survey, Basic Demographic Items.
    OMB Control Number: 0607-0049.
    Form Number(s): CPS-263, CPS-263(SP), CPS-264, CPS-264(SP), CPS-
266, BC-1428, BC-1428(SP), BC-1433, BC-1433(SP), CPS-692, CPS-504.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Burden Hours: 18,013.
    Number of Respondents: 59,000.
    Average Hours Per Response: 1.5 minutes.
    Needs and Uses: The purpose of this request for review is for the 
U.S. Census Bureau to obtain clearance from the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for the collection of basic demographic information on 
the Current Population Survey (CPS).
    The CPS has been the source of official government statistics on 
employment and unemployment for over 50 years. The Bureau of Labor 
Statistics (BLS) and the Census Bureau jointly sponsor the basic 
monthly survey, and the Census Bureau prepares and conducts all the 
field work. The Census Bureau provides the BLS with data files and 
tables. The BLS seasonally adjusts, analyzes, and publishes the results 
for the labor force data in conjunction with the demographic 
characteristics. In accordance with the OMB's request, the Census 
Bureau and the BLS divide the clearance request in order to reflect the 
joint sponsorship and funding of the CPS program. Title 29, United 
States Code, Sections 1-9, authorizes the collection of labor force 
data in the CPS.
    The demographic information provides a unique set of data on 
selected characteristics for the civilian noninstitutional population. 
Some of the demographic information we collect is age, marital status, 
gender, Armed Forces status, education, race, origin, and family 
income. We use these data in conjunction with other data, particularly 
the monthly labor force data, as well as periodic supplement data. We 
also use these data independently for internal analytic research and 
for evaluation of other surveys. In addition, we need these data to 
correctly control estimates of other characteristics to the proper 
proportions of age, gender, race, and origin.
    The demographic questions relating to origin and race within the 
CPS will undergo minor wording changes beginning in January 2012. These 
wording changes are being done to bring the CPS origin and race 
questions more in alignment with those in the American Community 
Survey. These changes were not mentioned in the Federal Register Notice 
published December 16, 2010, which requested public comment on the 
information collection. However, since the changes do not affect the 
meaning or purpose of the questions, nor will they affect the resulting 
information provided to data users, their absence from the Federal 
Register should not disrupt the clearance process.
    We use the data from the CPS on household size and composition, 
age, education, ethnicity, and marital status to compile monthly 
averages or other aggregates for national and sub-national estimates. 
We use these data in four principal ways: in association with other 
data, such as monthly labor force or periodic supplement publications; 
for internal analytic research; for evaluation of other surveys and 
survey results; and as a general purpose sample and survey.
    The demographic data are central to the publication of all labor 
force data in the BLS' monthly report Employment and Earnings. The data 
set that results from combining the monthly labor force data with the 
demographic data provides analysts with the ability to understand labor 
force patterns of many subpopulation groups. This is particularly 
important since the federal government often directs initiatives at 
special groups that historically have not conformed to general labor 
force participation patterns.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Frequency: Monthly.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: Title 13, United States Code, Sections 141, 181, 
and 182 and Title 29, United States Code, Sections 1-9.
    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 notice 
to Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202-395-7245) 
or e-mail (bharrisk@omb.eop.gov).

    Dated: March 4, 2011.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-5302 Filed 3-8-11; 8:45 am]
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