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Download as PDF jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 16, 2011 / Notices Committee Act. The purpose of the meeting is to provide recommendations to the Regional Forester, USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region, on which applications submitted in response to the Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Request For Applications best meet the program objectives. DATES: The meeting will be held April 25–29, 2011, beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 25 and ending at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, April 29. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown, 6901 Arvada Avenue, NE., Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 872– 9000. Written comments should be sent to Walter Dunn, Cooperative and International Forestry, USDA Forest Service, 333 Broadway SE., Albuquerque, NM 87102. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to wdunn@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to Walter Dunn at (505) 842–3165. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Cooperative and International Forestry Staff, USDA Forest Service, 333 Broadway SE., Albuquerque. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Dunn, Assistant Designated Federal Official, (505) 842–3425, Cooperative and International Forestry, USDA Forest Service, 333 Broadway SE., Albuquerque, NM 87102. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Panel discussion is limited to Panel members and Forest Service staff. Project proponents may respond to questions of clarification from Panel members or Forest Service staff. Persons who wish to bring Collaborative Forest Restoration Program grant application review matters to the attention of the Panel may file written statements with the Panel staff before or after the meeting. Public input sessions will be provided and individuals who submitted written statements prior to the public input sessions will have the opportunity to address the Panel at those sessions. Dated: March 10, 2011. Corbin L. Newman, Jr., Regional Forester. [FR Doc. 2011–6098 Filed 3–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:56 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 223001 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: Census In Schools Focus Groups. Form Number(s): None. OMB Control Number: None. Type of Request: New collection. Burden Hours: 135. Number of Respondents: 90. Average Hours per Response: 1.5 hours. Needs and Uses: For the 2010 Census, among the many other outreach efforts, the U.S. Census Bureau implemented the Census in Schools (CIS) Program with three primary objectives: (1) To increase the mail-back response rate of Census forms; (2) to improve accuracy and reduce differential undercount; and (3) to increase cooperation with enumerators in the field during the Census data collection period. The CIS Program educated primary and secondary school students about the Census; the students, in turn, could inform their parents about the importance of returning the 2010 Census forms. The Census Bureau distributed materials, including promotional brochures, take-home materials, fact sheets, lesson plans, maps, quick start teaching guides, and other aids aimed at increasing the mailback response and participation rates. The Census Bureau distributed these materials to over 118,000 schools representing grades kindergarten through 12th grade. Some of these materials were in the form of printed copies. Hundreds of thousands of additional copies were downloaded in electronic form from the 2010 Census in Schools Web site. The purpose of the CIS Program research described in this document is three-fold: (1) To identify the types, content, and design of materials that schools prefer in preparation for the 2020 Census and in the years leading up to the 2020 Census; (2) to assess the barriers to use of the materials, so that the Census Bureau can address how to eliminate or minimize the barriers; and (3) to identify improvements in the CIS program that can be implemented in the near-, mid-, and long-term, including the needs of executive-level educators. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14373 The Census Bureau needs to collect and analyze qualitative data to address the following research questions: (a) How can the CIS program targeting kindergarten through high school level students, teachers, and administrators be improved for the 2020 Census? (b) What new methods can the Census Bureau use in going forward during the intercensal years to reach out to educators and students from kindergarten to the college levels in order to maintain strong relationships with the education community? (c) What are the needs of executivelevel educators regarding statistical literacy and the types of materials Federal statistical agencies could provide to be most helpful with regards to statistics education, from the most basic level (kindergarten) to the most advanced (graduate studies)? (d) What metrics can be used to monitor and assess the impact of the CIS program in the future? Essentially, the research for which data collection approval is being sought seeks to inform the future direction, composition, and maintenance of this outreach program for the next eight or nine years, in preparation for the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau proposes to collect qualitative data via six focus groups among CIS school administrators and teachers. The Census Bureau intends to ask CIS program participants about ways the program can be improved, and ways in which their own participation can be enhanced in future years. The resulting qualitative data will be used by Census Bureau management staff to create recommendations for program redesign in order to improve the CIS program in the years leading up to and including the next Census. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal governments. Frequency: One time. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., Sections 141 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 notice to Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 14374 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 16, 2011 / Notices Desk Officer either by fax (202–395– 7245) or e-mail (bharrisk@omb.eop.gov). Dated: March 11, 2011. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–6116 Filed 3–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES 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: Partnership Program Focus Groups and Interviews. Form Number(s): None. OMB Control Number: None. Type of Request: New collection. Burden Hours: 150. Number of Respondents: 120. Average Hours per Response: 48 minnutes. Needs and Uses: For the 2010 Census, among the many other outreach efforts, the Census Bureau conducted the Partnership Program, involving commercial entities of national scope; State, local and Tribal governments; and regional and local corporations and organizations. The purpose of the Partnership Program was to target historically ‘‘hard-to-count’’ (HTC) areas in hopes of increasing census form mailback rates. Over 800 National Partners participated in the 2010 Census Partnership Program. The program will continue to be an integral part of future inter-census year promotional activities. The proposed data collection for Partnership Program Research will assist the Census Bureau by (1) identifying the enhancers, incentives, and barriers to maintaining partner relationships over time; (2) investigating the rationales behind organizations refusing to participate in the Partnership Program; and (3) identifying the specific improvements to the Partnership Program that will lead to more engagement by Partnership organizations. The Census Bureau needs to collect and analyze qualitative data to address the following research questions: (a) How can the Partnership program be improved and the partnerships be maintained in the future during the intercensal years as well as for the 2020 Census? VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:56 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 223001 (b) What metrics can be used to monitor and assess the impact of the Partnership Program in the intercensal years and for the 2020 Census? Essentially, the research for which data collection approval is being sought seeks to inform the future direction, composition, and maintenance of this outreach program for the next eight or nine years, in preparation for the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau proposes to collect qualitative data via six focus groups and 30 individual interviews among national Partnership Program participant organizations. The Census Bureau intends to ask program participants about ways the program can be improved, and ways in which their own participation can be enhanced in future years. The resulting qualitative data will be used by Census Bureau management staff to create recommendations for program redesign in order to improve the program in the years leading to the next Census. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; not-for-profit institutions; State, local or Tribal governments. Frequency: One time. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., Sections 141 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 notice to Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202–395– 7245) or e-mail (bharrisk@omb.eop.gov). Dated: March 11, 2011. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–6119 Filed 3–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Proposed Information Collection for Focus Groups and One-on-One Interviews Office of Response and Restoration, Assessment and Restoration Division and the Office of Habitat Conservation, National Oceanic and AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice and request for comments on Proposed Information Collection for Focus Groups and Oneon-one Interviews for the Elwha River Dam Removal and Floodplain Restoration Ecosystem Service Valuation Pilot Project located on the north central part of the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the Information Collection (IC) to conduct focus groups and one-on-one interviews, described below. We invite the general public and Federal agencies to comment on this proposed IC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, please contact Dr. Anthony Dvarskas by telephone at 732– 872–3090, or by e-mail at Anthony.Dvarskas@noaa.gov. You may also contact Dr. Peter Edwards by telephone at 301–713–2325 ext. 210 or by e-mail at Peter.Edwards@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract NOAA is requesting approval for a new IC to conduct focus groups and one-on-one interviews to develop and test the Elwha River Dam Removal and Floodplain Restoration Ecosystem Service Valuation Survey. The planned removal of two hydroelectric dams on the Elwha River would be one of the largest damremoval projects in U.S. history. This project, along with restoration actions planned for the floodplain and drained reservoir basins, would have numerous impacts to people of the surrounding region. Impacted groups include recreators who engage in river activities such as fishing and rafting, reservoir users, and members of American Indian Tribes for whom the river has cultural, environmental, and economic significance. The dam removal and restoration actions could also have value to people throughout the Pacific Northwest and the United States, regardless of whether they visit the Elwha River or Olympic Peninsula. Such nonuse value may be significant because the dam removal and habitat restoration will restore the river to more natural conditions and will restore threatened and endangered populations of salmon and other fish species. This project will also address an important gap in research on indirect and nonuse values provided by habitat restoration and protection. E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 16, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14373-14374]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-6116]


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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: Census In Schools Focus Groups.
    Form Number(s): None.
    OMB Control Number: None.
    Type of Request: New collection.
    Burden Hours: 135.
    Number of Respondents: 90.
    Average Hours per Response: 1.5 hours.
    Needs and Uses: For the 2010 Census, among the many other outreach 
efforts, the U.S. Census Bureau implemented the Census in Schools (CIS) 
Program with three primary objectives: (1) To increase the mail-back 
response rate of Census forms; (2) to improve accuracy and reduce 
differential undercount; and (3) to increase cooperation with 
enumerators in the field during the Census data collection period.
    The CIS Program educated primary and secondary school students 
about the Census; the students, in turn, could inform their parents 
about the importance of returning the 2010 Census forms. The Census 
Bureau distributed materials, including promotional brochures, take-
home materials, fact sheets, lesson plans, maps, quick start teaching 
guides, and other aids aimed at increasing the mail-back response and 
participation rates. The Census Bureau distributed these materials to 
over 118,000 schools representing grades kindergarten through 12th 
grade. Some of these materials were in the form of printed copies. 
Hundreds of thousands of additional copies were downloaded in 
electronic form from the 2010 Census in Schools Web site.
    The purpose of the CIS Program research described in this document 
is three-fold: (1) To identify the types, content, and design of 
materials that schools prefer in preparation for the 2020 Census and in 
the years leading up to the 2020 Census; (2) to assess the barriers to 
use of the materials, so that the Census Bureau can address how to 
eliminate or minimize the barriers; and (3) to identify improvements in 
the CIS program that can be implemented in the near-, mid-, and long-
term, including the needs of executive-level educators.
    The Census Bureau needs to collect and analyze qualitative data to 
address the following research questions:
    (a) How can the CIS program targeting kindergarten through high 
school level students, teachers, and administrators be improved for the 
2020 Census?
    (b) What new methods can the Census Bureau use in going forward 
during the intercensal years to reach out to educators and students 
from kindergarten to the college levels in order to maintain strong 
relationships with the education community?
    (c) What are the needs of executive-level educators regarding 
statistical literacy and the types of materials Federal statistical 
agencies could provide to be most helpful with regards to statistics 
education, from the most basic level (kindergarten) to the most 
advanced (graduate studies)?
    (d) What metrics can be used to monitor and assess the impact of 
the CIS program in the future?
    Essentially, the research for which data collection approval is 
being sought seeks to inform the future direction, composition, and 
maintenance of this outreach program for the next eight or nine years, 
in preparation for the 2020 Census.
    The Census Bureau proposes to collect qualitative data via six 
focus groups among CIS school administrators and teachers. The Census 
Bureau intends to ask CIS program participants about ways the program 
can be improved, and ways in which their own participation can be 
enhanced in future years. The resulting qualitative data will be used 
by Census Bureau management staff to create recommendations for program 
redesign in order to improve the CIS program in the years leading up to 
and including the next Census.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or 
Tribal governments.
    Frequency: One time.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., Sections 141 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 notice 
to Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB

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Desk Officer either by fax (202-395-7245) or e-mail 
(bharrisk@omb.eop.gov).

    Dated: March 11, 2011.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-6116 Filed 3-15-11; 8:45 am]
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