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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Eleven Point Resource Advisory
Committee
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Eleven Point Resource
Advisory Committee will meet in
Winona Missouri. The committee is
authorized under the Secure Rural
Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 110–343)
(the Act) and operates in compliance
with the Federal Advisory Committee
Act. The purpose of the committee is to
improve collaborative relationships and
to provide advice and recommendations
to the Forest Service concerning projects
and funding consistent with the title II
of the Act. The meeting is open to the
public. The purpose of the meeting is
review proposed forest management
projects so that recommendations may
be made to the Forest Service on which
should be funded through Title II of the
Act mentioned above.
DATES: The meeting will be held
September 20, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Twin Pines Conservation Education
Center located on U.S. Highway 60, Rt
1, Box 1998, Winona, MO. Written
comments may be submitted as
described under Supplementary
Information. 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 Mark Twain
National Forest Supervisors Office, 401
Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, MO. Please
call ahead to 573–341–7404 to facilitate
entry into the building to view
comments.
SUMMARY:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Hall, Eleven Point Resource
Advisory Committee Coordinator, Mark
Twain National Forest, 573–341–7404,
rrhall@fs.fed.us.
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.
Please make requests in advance for sign
language interpreting, assistive listening
devices or other reasonable
accommodation for access to the facility
or proceedings by contacting the person
listed for further information.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
following business will be conducted:
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Two projects from Douglas County will
be evaluated. The full agenda may be
viewed at https://wwwnotes.fs.fed.us/
wo/secure_rural_schools.nsf. Anyone
who would like to bring related matters
to the attention of the committee may
file written statements with the
committee staff before or after the
meeting. The agenda will include time
for people to make oral statements of
three minutes or less. Individuals
wishing to make an oral statement
should request in writing by September
19, 2011 to be scheduled on the agenda.
Written comments and requests for time
for oral comments must be sent to
Richard Hall, 401 Fairgrounds Road,
Rolla, MO, 65401, or by e-mail to
rrhall@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 573–
364–6844. A summary of the meeting
will be posted at https://
wwwnotes.fs.fed.us/wo/
secure_rural_schools.nsf within 21 days
of the meeting.
governments; institutions of higher
education; and not-for-profit
institutions.
Frequency: Annually.
Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory.
OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas Fraser,
(202) 395–5887.
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 Nicholas Fraser, OMB Desk
Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or
Nicholas_F._Fraser@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: August 29, 2011.
David C. Whittekiend,
Forest Supervisor.
Dated: August 30, 2011.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
Census Bureau
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: Economic Development
Administration (EDA).
Title: Compliance with Government
Performance and Results Act.
Form Number(s): ED–915, ED–916,
ED–917, and ED–918.
OMB Approval Number: 0610–0098.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Burden Hours: 10,703.
Number of Respondents: 1,529.
Average Hours per Response: 7 hours.
Needs and Uses: EDA must comply
with the Government Performance and
Results Act of 1993 which requires
Federal agencies to develop
performance measures, and report to
Congress and stakeholders the results of
the agency’s performance. EDA needs to
collect specific data from grant
recipients to report on its performance
in meeting its stated goals and
objectives.
Affected Public: State or local
government; Economic Development
Districts; Federally-recognized Tribal
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Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request: Field
Representative/Decennial Field Staff
Exit Questionnaire
U.S. Census Bureau,
Department of 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)).
SUMMARY:
To ensure consideration, written
comments must be submitted on or
before November 1, 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
DATES:
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instrument(s) and instructions should
be directed to Darlene Moul, Census
Bureau/Field Division, Room 5H051,
Washington, DC 20233, or 301–763–
1935, or via the Internet at
darlene.a.moul@census.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
Because of both the monetary costs
associated with turnover and the
potential impact on data quality, the
retention of trained field interviewing
staff is a major concern for the Census
Bureau. In a continuous effort to devise
policies and practices aimed at reducing
turnover among interviewers, the
Census Bureau collects data on the
reasons interviewers voluntarily quit
their jobs with the Census Bureau. The
BC–1294, Field Representative Exit
Questionnaire, is the instrument used to
collect this data from a sample of former
current survey interviewers.
The BC–1294 asks questions about the
factors that affected an interviewer’s
decision to voluntarily leave Census
Bureau employment. The goal or
purpose of the exit questionnaire is to
identify the reasons for interviewer
turnover and determine what the
Census Bureau might have done, or can
do, to influence interviewers not to
leave their jobs. The exit questionnaire
seeks reasons interviewers quit, inquires
about motivational factors that would
have kept the interviewers from leaving,
identifies training program strengths
and areas for improvement, and
explores the impact of automation and
the influence of pay and other working
conditions on turnover.
As the environment in which surveys
take place, the nature of surveys
conducted, and the characteristics of
our labor force continue to change, it is
important that we continue to examine
the interviewers’ concerns about their
former job as Census Bureau
interviewers. Information obtained from
the exit survey has provided insight on
the measures the Census Bureau might
take to decrease turnover, and has been
useful in helping to determine if the
reasons for interviewer turnover appear
to be systemic and/or localized. From
the BC–1294, we have learned that
interviewer turnover is often a
combination of reasons rather than one
single reason. We have also learned that
there are some reasons for turnover
within the Census Bureau’s control and
some which are not.
The data we have collected from
former current survey field
representatives has helped the Census
Bureau develop plans to reduce
turnover. Results from prior versions of
the exit survey have allowed for better
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informed management decisions
regarding the future field work force and
the implementation of more effective
recruitment, pay plans, interviewer
training, and retention strategies. The
BC–1294, Field Representative Exit
Questionnaire, has proven to be very
useful and we want to continue to use
it.
Since our last clearance, our current
survey interviewers have been given
new tools (e.g., a GPS and mapping
software) to help them work more
effectively and efficiently. In addition,
the Census Bureau implemented a new
current survey selection process
designed to improve recruiting and
retention. We plan to incorporate
questions into the BC–1294 to ask
former employees what, if any, impact
these program changes had on their
decision to leave their Census Bureau
job.
Plans for the current 2020 interdecade testing have not been finalized at
this time. We do not anticipate any large
scale field site tests involving the use of
the BC–1294(D), Decennial Field Staff
Exit Questionnaire or the BC–1294(CM),
Coverage Measurement Exit
Questionnaire during the upcoming
three years.
II. Method of Collection
The exit questionnaire will be
administered by telephone. While the
use of automated collection techniques
have been considered, a telephone
methodology is employed due to the
nature of the questions, which may
require probing to obtain or clarify
answers. In addition, a telephone
methodology has historically yielded
response rates that are greater than those
obtained from similar mail out/mail
back methodologies, especially when
the collection interval is relatively short
and the audience is former employees.
A sample of former employees will be
called and asked a series of questions
about when and why they voluntarily
quit their job. The sample will not
include interviewers who have been
terminated for cause.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0607–0404.
Form Number: BC–1294.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Former Census
Bureau Current Survey Field
Representatives.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
500.
Estimated Time per Response: Seven
(7) minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 58.
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Estimated Total Annual Cost: There is
no cost to the respondents except for
their time.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Title 5 U.S.C. Section
301, 2301 and 3101.
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: August 30, 2011.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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Determination of Eligibility To Apply
for Trade Adjustment Assistance
Economic Development
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice and opportunity for
public comment.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to Section 251 of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2341
et seq.), the Economic Development
Administration (EDA) has received
petitions for certification of eligibility to
apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance
from the firms listed below.
Accordingly, EDA has initiated
investigations to determine whether
increased imports into the United States
of articles like or directly competitive
with those produced by each of these
firms contributed importantly to the
total or partial separation of the firm’s
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Census Bureau
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request: Field
Representative/Decennial Field Staff Exit Questionnaire
AGENCY: U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce.
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, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be submitted on
or before November 1, 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
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instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Darlene Moul,
Census Bureau/Field Division, Room 5H051, Washington, DC 20233, or 301-
763-1935, or via the Internet at darlene.a.moul@census.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
Because of both the monetary costs associated with turnover and the
potential impact on data quality, the retention of trained field
interviewing staff is a major concern for the Census Bureau. In a
continuous effort to devise policies and practices aimed at reducing
turnover among interviewers, the Census Bureau collects data on the
reasons interviewers voluntarily quit their jobs with the Census
Bureau. The BC-1294, Field Representative Exit Questionnaire, is the
instrument used to collect this data from a sample of former current
survey interviewers.
The BC-1294 asks questions about the factors that affected an
interviewer's decision to voluntarily leave Census Bureau employment.
The goal or purpose of the exit questionnaire is to identify the
reasons for interviewer turnover and determine what the Census Bureau
might have done, or can do, to influence interviewers not to leave
their jobs. The exit questionnaire seeks reasons interviewers quit,
inquires about motivational factors that would have kept the
interviewers from leaving, identifies training program strengths and
areas for improvement, and explores the impact of automation and the
influence of pay and other working conditions on turnover.
As the environment in which surveys take place, the nature of
surveys conducted, and the characteristics of our labor force continue
to change, it is important that we continue to examine the
interviewers' concerns about their former job as Census Bureau
interviewers. Information obtained from the exit survey has provided
insight on the measures the Census Bureau might take to decrease
turnover, and has been useful in helping to determine if the reasons
for interviewer turnover appear to be systemic and/or localized. From
the BC-1294, we have learned that interviewer turnover is often a
combination of reasons rather than one single reason. We have also
learned that there are some reasons for turnover within the Census
Bureau's control and some which are not.
The data we have collected from former current survey field
representatives has helped the Census Bureau develop plans to reduce
turnover. Results from prior versions of the exit survey have allowed
for better informed management decisions regarding the future field
work force and the implementation of more effective recruitment, pay
plans, interviewer training, and retention strategies. The BC-1294,
Field Representative Exit Questionnaire, has proven to be very useful
and we want to continue to use it.
Since our last clearance, our current survey interviewers have been
given new tools (e.g., a GPS and mapping software) to help them work
more effectively and efficiently. In addition, the Census Bureau
implemented a new current survey selection process designed to improve
recruiting and retention. We plan to incorporate questions into the BC-
1294 to ask former employees what, if any, impact these program changes
had on their decision to leave their Census Bureau job.
Plans for the current 2020 inter-decade testing have not been
finalized at this time. We do not anticipate any large scale field site
tests involving the use of the BC-1294(D), Decennial Field Staff Exit
Questionnaire or the BC-1294(CM), Coverage Measurement Exit
Questionnaire during the upcoming three years.
II. Method of Collection
The exit questionnaire will be administered by telephone. While the
use of automated collection techniques have been considered, a
telephone methodology is employed due to the nature of the questions,
which may require probing to obtain or clarify answers. In addition, a
telephone methodology has historically yielded response rates that are
greater than those obtained from similar mail out/mail back
methodologies, especially when the collection interval is relatively
short and the audience is former employees.
A sample of former employees will be called and asked a series of
questions about when and why they voluntarily quit their job. The
sample will not include interviewers who have been terminated for
cause.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0607-0404.
Form Number: BC-1294.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Former Census Bureau Current Survey Field
Representatives.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
Estimated Time per Response: Seven (7) minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 58.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: There is no cost to the respondents
except for their time.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Title 5 U.S.C. Section 301, 2301 and 3101.
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: August 30, 2011.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
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