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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 61 / Wednesday, March 30, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD 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: 2008 Panel of the Survey of Income & Program Participation, Wave 10 Topical Modules. OMB Control Number: 0607–0944. Form Number(s): SIPP–281005(L) Director’s Letter; SIPP/CAPI Automated Instrument; SIPP28003 Reminder Card. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Burden Hours: 143,303. Number of Respondents: 94,500. Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes. Needs and Uses: The U.S. Census Bureau requests authorization from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct the Wave 10 interview for the 2008 Panel of the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). The core SIPP and reinterview instruments were cleared under Authorization No. 0607–0944. The SIPP represents a source of information for a wide variety of topics and allows information for separate topics to be integrated to form a single and unified database so that the interaction between tax, transfer, and other government and private policies can be examined. Government domestic policy formulators depend heavily upon the SIPP information concerning the distribution of income received directly as money or indirectly as in-kind benefits and the effect of tax and transfer programs on this distribution. They also need improved and expanded data on the income and general economic and financial situation of the U.S. population. The SIPP has provided these kinds of data on a continuing basis since 1983, permitting levels of economic well-being and changes in these levels to be measured over time. The survey is molded around a central ‘‘core’’ of labor force and income questions that remain fixed throughout the life of a panel. The core is supplemented with questions designed to answer specific needs, such as estimating eligibility for government programs, examining pension and health care coverage, and analyzing individual net worth. These supplemental questions are included with the core and are referred to as ‘‘topical modules.’’ VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:59 Mar 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 The topical modules for the 2008 Panel Wave 10 are as follows: Assets and Liabilities; Real Estate, Dependent Care, and Vehicles; Child Well-Being; Medical Expenses and Utilization of Health Care (Adults and Children); 6 Asset Sections (Interest Earning Accounts, Rental Properties, Mortgages, Stocks and Mutual Funds, Value of Business, and Other Financial Assets); and Work-Related Expenses and Child Support Paid; (Attachment A). These topical modules were previously conducted in the SIPP 2004 Panel Wave 3 instrument, and the SIPP 2008 Panel Wave 4 and Wave 7 (except for Child Well-Being) instruments. Wave 10 interviews will be conducted from September 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. The SIPP is designed as a continuing series of national panels of interviewed households that are introduced every few years, with each panel having durations of approximately 3 to 6 years. The 2008 Panel is scheduled for approximately 6 years and includes seventeen waves which began September 1, 2008. All household members 15 years old or over are interviewed using regular proxyrespondent rules. They are interviewed a total of thirteen times (thirteen waves), at 4-month intervals, making the SIPP a longitudinal survey. Sample people (all household members present at the time of the first interview) who move within the country and reasonably close to a SIPP primary sampling unit (PSU) will be followed and interviewed at their new address. Individuals 15 years old or over who enter the household after Wave 1 will be interviewed; however, if these people move, they are not followed unless they happen to move along with a Wave 1 sample individual. The OMB has established an Interagency Advisory Committee to provide guidance for the content and procedures for the SIPP. Interagency subcommittees were set up to recommend specific areas of inquiries for supplemental questions. The Census Bureau developed the 2008 Panel Wave 9 topical modules through consultation with the SIPP OMB Interagency Subcommittee. The questions for the topical modules address major policy and program concerns as stated by this subcommittee and the SIPP Interagency Advisory Committee. Data provided by the SIPP are being used by economic policymakers, the Congress, state and local governments, and federal agencies that administer social welfare or transfer payment programs, such as the Department of PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17619 Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: Every 4 months. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., Section 182. 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, 24, 2011. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–7379 Filed 3–29–11; 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 information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Agency: U.S. Census Bureau. Title: Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS). OMB Control Number: 0607–0179. Form Number(s): HVS–600, BC– 1428RV, CPS–263(L). Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Burden Hours: 4,626. Number of Respondents: 7,500. Average Hours per Response: 3 minutes. Needs and Uses: The purpose of this request for review is to obtain clearance for the collection of demographic information in the Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS) beginning in August 2011. The current clearance expires July 31, 2011. The HVS has been conducted since 1956 and serves a broad array of data users as described below. The U.S. Census Bureau collects the HVS data for a sample of vacant housing units identified in the monthly Current E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 17620 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 61 / Wednesday, March 30, 2011 / Notices Population Survey (CPS) sample and provide the only quarterly statistics on rental vacancy rates, and home ownership rates for the United States, the four census regions, inside vs. outside metropolitan areas (MSAs), the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the 75 largest MSAs. Private and public sector organizations use these rates extensively to gauge and analyze the housing market. In addition, the rental vacancy rate is a component of the index of leading economic indicators published by the Department of Commerce. It is used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), National Association of Home Builders, Federal Reserve Board (FRB), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Department of Treasury, and the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). Policy analysts, program managers, budget analysts, and Congressional staff use data obtained from the remaining questions that do not deal specifically with the vacancy rate to advise the executive and legislative branches of government with respect to number and characteristics of units available for occupancy and the suitability of housing initiatives. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: Monthly. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Title 13, United States Code, Section 182, and Title 29, U.S.C. Section 1. 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 24, 2011. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–7388 Filed 3–29–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:59 Mar 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census Census Advisory Committees Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is giving notice of a joint meeting of the Census Advisory Committees (CACs) on the African American Population, the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations, the Asian Population, the Hispanic Population, and the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Populations. The Committees will address issues related to the American Community Survey, the 2010 Decennial Census, and early 2020 Census planning. The five Census Advisory Committees on Race and Ethnicity will meet in plenary and concurrent sessions on April 28–29, 2011. Last-minute changes to the schedule are possible, which could prevent giving advance public notice of schedule adjustments. DATES: April 28–29, 2011. On April 28, the meeting will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 5 p.m. On April 29, the meeting will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 2:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Census Bureau, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, Maryland 20746. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jeri Green, Jeri.Green@census.gov, Committee Liaison Officer, Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H182, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, telephone 301– 763–6590. For TTY callers, please use the Federal Relay Service 1–800–877– 8339. SUMMARY: The CACs on the African American Population, the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations, the Asian Population, the Hispanic Population, and the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Populations comprises of nine members each. The Committees provide an organized and continuing channel of communication between the representative race and ethnic populations and the Census Bureau. The Committees provide an outside-user perspective and advice on research and design plans for Decennial Census, the American Community Survey, and other related programs particularly as they pertain to an accurate count of these communities. The Committees also assist the Census Bureau on ways that SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 census data can best be disseminated to diverse race and ethnic populations and other users. The Committees are established in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Title 5, United States Code, Appendix 2, Section 10). All meetings are open to the public. A brief period will be set aside at the meeting for public comment on April 29. However, individuals with extensive questions or statements must submit them in writing to Ms. Jeri Green at least three days before the meeting. If you plan to attend the meeting, please register by Monday, April 25, 2011. You may access the online registration form with the following link: https:// www.regonline.com/ reac_spring2011_meeting. Seating is available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Committee Liaison Officer as soon as possible, preferably two weeks prior to the meeting. Due to increased security and for access to the meeting, please call (301) 763–9906 upon arrival at the Census Bureau on the day of the meeting. A photo ID must be presented in order to receive your visitor’s badge. Visitors are not allowed beyond the first floor. Dated: March 24, 2011. Robert M. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17619-17620]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7388]


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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: Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS).
    OMB Control Number: 0607-0179.
    Form Number(s): HVS-600, BC-1428RV, CPS-263(L).
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Burden Hours: 4,626.
    Number of Respondents: 7,500.
    Average Hours per Response: 3 minutes.
    Needs and Uses: The purpose of this request for review is to obtain 
clearance for the collection of demographic information in the Housing 
Vacancy Survey (HVS) beginning in August 2011. The current clearance 
expires July 31, 2011. The HVS has been conducted since 1956 and serves 
a broad array of data users as described below.
    The U.S. Census Bureau collects the HVS data for a sample of vacant 
housing units identified in the monthly Current

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Population Survey (CPS) sample and provide the only quarterly 
statistics on rental vacancy rates, and home ownership rates for the 
United States, the four census regions, inside vs. outside metropolitan 
areas (MSAs), the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the 75 
largest MSAs. Private and public sector organizations use these rates 
extensively to gauge and analyze the housing market.
    In addition, the rental vacancy rate is a component of the index of 
leading economic indicators published by the Department of Commerce. It 
is used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), 
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), National Association of Home 
Builders, Federal Reserve Board (FRB), Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB), Department of Treasury, and the White House Council of Economic 
Advisers (CEA).
    Policy analysts, program managers, budget analysts, and 
Congressional staff use data obtained from the remaining questions that 
do not deal specifically with the vacancy rate to advise the executive 
and legislative branches of government with respect to number and 
characteristics of units available for occupancy and the suitability of 
housing initiatives.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Frequency: Monthly.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: Title 13, United States Code, Section 182, and 
Title 29, U.S.C. Section 1.
    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 24, 2011.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-7388 Filed 3-29-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-07-P
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