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7602. Copies of the submission(s) may
be obtained by calling (202) 720–8958.
An agency may not conduct or
sponsor a collection of information
unless the collection of information
displays a currently valid OMB control
number and the agency informs
potential persons who are to respond to
the collection of information that such
persons are not required to respond to
the collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
Rural Utilities Service
Title: 7 CFR 1728, Electric Standards
and Specifications for Materials and
Construction.
OMB Control Number: 0572–0131.
Summary of Collection: The Rural
Electrification Act of 1936, 7 U.S.C. 901
et seq., as amended, (RE Act) in Sec. 4
(7 U.S.C. 904) authorizes and empowers
the Administrator of the Rural Utilities
Service (RUS) to make loans in the
several States and Territories of the
United States for rural electrification
and the furnishing and improving of
electric energy to persons in rural areas.
RUS’ Administrator is authorized to
provide financial assistance to
borrowers for purposes provided in the
RE Act by guaranteeing loans made by
the National Rural Utilities Cooperative
Finance Corporation, the Federal
Financing Bank, and other lending
agencies. These loans are for a term of
up to 35 years and are secured by a first
mortgage on the borrower’s electric
system. Manufacturers, wishing to sell
their products to RUS electric
borrowers, request RUS consideration
for acceptance of their products and
submit letters of request with
certifications as to the origin of
manufacture of the products and
include certified data demonstrating
their products’ compliance with RUS
specifications.
Need and Use of the Information:
Manufacturers submit certified data
demonstrating product compliance with
RUS specifications, usually in the form
of laboratory test results, catalog pages,
or drawings. RUS will evaluate the data
to determine that the quality of the
products are acceptable and that their
use will not jeopardize loan security.
The information is closely reviewed to
be certain that test data; product
dimensions and product material
compositions fully comply with RUS
technical standards and specifications
that have been established for the
particular product. Without this
information, RUS has no means of
determining the acceptability of
products for use in the rural
environment.
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Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 38.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
on occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 2,000.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; 2017 Economic
Census, Industry Classification Report
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 April 25, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6616,
14th and Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at jjessup@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument(s) and instructions should
be directed to Scott Handmaker, Chief,
Classifications Processing Branch, U.S.
Census Bureau, 8K149, Washington, DC
20233, Telephone: 301–763–7107;
Email: Scott.P.Handmaker@census.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Abstract
It is important to have a complete
North American Industry Classification
System (NAICS) based code for each
establishment in the Census Bureau’s
business register prior to the economic
census. The economic census,
conducted under authority of Title 13
U.S.C., Section 131 is the primary
source of facts about the structure and
functioning of the Nation’s economy
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and features unique industry and
geographic detail. Economic census
statistics serve as part of the framework
for the national accounts and provide
essential information for government,
business, and the general public.
The Industry Classification Report
collects data from establishments in all
NAICS sectors that are covered by the
economic census with the purpose of
assigning an accurate 8-digit NAICS
based code for use in the 2017
Economic Census. The Industry
Classification Report collects data about
businesses in such areas as: Primary
business activity, class of customer (if
the establishment is a wholesaler or
retailer), and primary goods sold or
services provided. This survey,
conducted in fiscal years 2016 and
2017, samples approximately 120,000
businesses each year.
The Census Bureau will select
establishments to receive this survey
from the Census Bureau’s business
register. The Census Bureau will mail a
letter to establishments that have been
assigned a partial NAICS code by
administrative records or are
unclassified in the business register.
Additionally, other categories of
administrative records may be
identified.
Collecting this classification
information will ensure the mailing list
for the targeted sectors is complete and
accurate prior to the mailing of the 2017
Economic Census. The information
gathered will also be used to determine
whether an establishment will be
included in the data collection for the
2017 Economic Census, and if so, what
are the appropriate North American
Product Classification System (NAPCS)
product lines to be displayed for that
establishment on their 2017 Economic
Census questionnaire. Many businesses
are small and will not be asked to
participate in the 2017 Economic
Census. This survey is the only way to
obtain an accurate 8-digit NAICS-based
code for these small businesses,
represented in the census through the
use of administrative data only. In other
cases, the Census Bureau produces
sample estimates. The results of this
collection will be used to select a
statistically reliable and efficient
sample, minimizing the reporting
burden on sampled sectors. Proper
NAICS classification data ensures high
quality economic statistics while
reducing respondent burden and overall
processing costs. Failure to collect this
data will have an adverse effect on the
quality and usefulness of economic
information provided by the Census
Bureau.
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There are no new questions on this
survey since it was last conducted in
preparation for the 2012 Economic
Census. However, there will no longer
be a paper form on which to report.
Respondents can report over the
Internet or by telephone. We will work
with individual respondents if reporting
on the Internet or by telephone presents
difficulties.
Minimal changes will be made to the
wording and organization of existing
questions and instructions.
II. Method of Collection
We will collect this information over
the Internet and by telephone.
Respondents will receive a letter
directing them to the Internet to report
their information. Follow up letters will
be mailed for establishments that have
not responded by a certain date.
Throughout the survey, telephone
assistance will be available for
respondents with questions and for
those that cannot report over the
Internet.
III. Data
OMB Number: None.
Form Number: None. The information
will be gathered electronically.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Businesses and
Organizations (both profit and nonprofit); State and Local Governments;
Small Businesses.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
125,000 business firms annually.
Estimated Time per Response: 7
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 14,583 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $0.
Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C.
Sections 131 and 193.
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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
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included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they also will become a matter of public
record.
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forward the public presentation
materials prior to the meeting to Ms.
Springer via email.
For more information, call Yvette
Springer at (202) 482–2813.
Dated: February 19, 2016.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
Dated: February 19, 2016.
Yvette Springer,
Committee Liaison Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Industry and Security
Bureau of Industry and Security
Regulations and Procedures Technical
Advisory Committee; Notice of
Partially Closed Meeting
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; BIS Program
Evaluation
The Regulations and Procedures
Technical Advisory Committee (RPTAC)
will meet March 23, 2016, 9:00 a.m.,
Room 3884, in the Herbert C. Hoover
Building, 14th Street between
Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues
NW., Washington, DC. The Committee
advises the Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Export Administration on
implementation of the Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) and
provides for continuing review to
update the EAR as needed.
Agenda:
AGENCY:
Public Session
1. Opening remarks by the Chairman
2. Opening remarks by the Bureau of
Industry and Security
3. Presentation of papers or comments
by the Public
4. Export Enforcement update
5. Regulations update
6. Working group reports
7. Automated Export System update
Closed Session
8. Discussion of matters determined to
be exempt from the provisions
relating to public meetings found in 5
U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(3).
The open session will be accessible
via teleconference to 25 participants on
a first come, first serve basis. To join the
conference, submit inquiries to Ms.
Yvette Springer at Yvette.Springer@
bis.doc.gov no later than March 16,
2016.
A limited number of seats will be
available for the public session.
Reservations are not accepted. To the
extent that time permits, members of the
public may present oral statements to
the Committee. The public may submit
written statements at any time before or
after the meeting. However, to facilitate
the distribution of public presentation
materials to the Committee members,
the Committee suggests that presenters
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Bureau of Industry and
Security.
ACTION: Notice.
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 April 25, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6616,
14th and Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at JJessup@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument and instructions should be
directed to Mark Crace, BIS ICB Liaison,
(202) 482–8093,
Mark.Crace@bis.doc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Abstract
This collection of information is
necessary to obtain feedback from
seminar participants. This information
helps BIS determine the effectiveness of
its programs and identifies areas for
improvement. The gathering of
performance measures on the BIS
seminar program is also essential in
meeting the agency’s responsibilities
under the Government Performance and
Results Act (GPRA).
II. Method of Collection
Paper questionnaires
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0694–0125.
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[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-03958]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; 2017 Economic
Census, Industry Classification Report
AGENCY: U.S. Census Bureau, 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 April 25, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th
and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet
at jjessup@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions
should be directed to Scott Handmaker, Chief, Classifications
Processing Branch, U.S. Census Bureau, 8K149, Washington, DC 20233,
Telephone: 301-763-7107; Email: Scott.P.Handmaker@census.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
It is important to have a complete North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) based code for each establishment in the
Census Bureau's business register prior to the economic census. The
economic census, conducted under authority of Title 13 U.S.C., Section
131 is the primary source of facts about the structure and functioning
of the Nation's economy and features unique industry and geographic
detail. Economic census statistics serve as part of the framework for
the national accounts and provide essential information for government,
business, and the general public.
The Industry Classification Report collects data from
establishments in all NAICS sectors that are covered by the economic
census with the purpose of assigning an accurate 8-digit NAICS based
code for use in the 2017 Economic Census. The Industry Classification
Report collects data about businesses in such areas as: Primary
business activity, class of customer (if the establishment is a
wholesaler or retailer), and primary goods sold or services provided.
This survey, conducted in fiscal years 2016 and 2017, samples
approximately 120,000 businesses each year.
The Census Bureau will select establishments to receive this survey
from the Census Bureau's business register. The Census Bureau will mail
a letter to establishments that have been assigned a partial NAICS code
by administrative records or are unclassified in the business register.
Additionally, other categories of administrative records may be
identified.
Collecting this classification information will ensure the mailing
list for the targeted sectors is complete and accurate prior to the
mailing of the 2017 Economic Census. The information gathered will also
be used to determine whether an establishment will be included in the
data collection for the 2017 Economic Census, and if so, what are the
appropriate North American Product Classification System (NAPCS)
product lines to be displayed for that establishment on their 2017
Economic Census questionnaire. Many businesses are small and will not
be asked to participate in the 2017 Economic Census. This survey is the
only way to obtain an accurate 8-digit NAICS-based code for these small
businesses, represented in the census through the use of administrative
data only. In other cases, the Census Bureau produces sample estimates.
The results of this collection will be used to select a statistically
reliable and efficient sample, minimizing the reporting burden on
sampled sectors. Proper NAICS classification data ensures high quality
economic statistics while reducing respondent burden and overall
processing costs. Failure to collect this data will have an adverse
effect on the quality and usefulness of economic information provided
by the Census Bureau.
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There are no new questions on this survey since it was last
conducted in preparation for the 2012 Economic Census. However, there
will no longer be a paper form on which to report. Respondents can
report over the Internet or by telephone. We will work with individual
respondents if reporting on the Internet or by telephone presents
difficulties.
Minimal changes will be made to the wording and organization of
existing questions and instructions.
II. Method of Collection
We will collect this information over the Internet and by
telephone. Respondents will receive a letter directing them to the
Internet to report their information. Follow up letters will be mailed
for establishments that have not responded by a certain date.
Throughout the survey, telephone assistance will be available for
respondents with questions and for those that cannot report over the
Internet.
III. Data
OMB Number: None.
Form Number: None. The information will be gathered electronically.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Businesses and Organizations (both profit and non-
profit); State and Local Governments; Small Businesses.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 125,000 business firms annually.
Estimated Time per Response: 7 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 14,583 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C. Sections 131 and 193.
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: February 19, 2016.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-03958 Filed 2-24-16; 8:45 am]
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