Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Form BC-170, U.S. Census Employment Application and Form BC-171, Additional Applicant Information, 14405-14406 [2021-05419]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 49 / Tuesday, March 16, 2021 / Notices We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of these information collection activities for 3 years. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. These comments will help us: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Estimate of burden: The public burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.5 hours per response. Respondents: Broiler producers. Estimated annual number of respondents: 30. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 20. Estimated annual number of responses: 588. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 866 hours. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.) All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Done in Washington, DC, this 10th day of March 2021. Mark Davidson, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2021–05360 Filed 3–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 15, 2021 Jkt 253001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Census Bureau Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Form BC–170, U.S. Census Employment Application and Form BC–171, Additional Applicant Information Census Bureau, Commerce. Notice of information collection, request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment on the reinstatement, without change, of Form BC–170, U.S. Census Employment Application and Form BC– 171, Additional Applicant Information, prior to the submission of the information collection request (ICR) to OMB for approval. DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before May 17, 2021. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by email to Michael DeFrank, Chief, Management Services Branch at Michael.A.DeFrank@census.gov. Please reference Form BC–170, U.S. Census Employment Application and Form BC–171, Additional Applicant Information in the subject line of your comments. You may also submit comments, identified by Docket Number USBC–2021–0006, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. All comments received are part of the public record. No comments will be posted to https:// www.regulations.gov for public viewing until after the comment period has closed. Comments will generally be posted without change. All Personally Identifiable Information (for example, name and address) voluntarily submitted by the commenter may be publicly accessible. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. You may submit attachments to electronic comments in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF file formats. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14405 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or specific questions related to collection activities should be directed to Michael A. DeFrank, Chief, Management Services Branch. Mr. DeFrank can be reached by telephone on 301–763–2864 or by email at Michael.A.DeFrank@ census.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The U.S. Census Bureau is requesting to continue to use Form BC–170, U.S. Census Employment Application and Form BC–171, Additional Applicant Information. There are no changes requested to these forms at this time. The Census Bureau uses these forms to collect applicant information. Selecting officials use Form BC–170 as part of the recruitment, assessment, and selection process for potential field employees. The form was used for the Decennial Census and will continue to be used for Current/Permanent Surveys, upcoming Special Censuses as well as Decennial Census tests. Applicants applying for Current/Permanent Survey positions will submit a paper version of these forms at no cost to the applicant. An online version of these forms will be used for Special Censuses and Decennial Census tests. In 2018, Form BC–171, Additional Applicant Information replaced Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) common use from 3046–0046, Demographic Information on Applicants for Federal Employment to collect voluntary applicant data and is not used in the selection process. The Census Bureau intends for applicants to access, complete, and submit both the BC–170 and BC–171 to human resources staff via an online applicant system for census jobs. The Census Bureau will continue to use a paper version of the BC–170 and BC– 171 forms for applicants to complete and submit to the Regional Office for the Field Representative, Field Supervisor, and temporary clerical positions until an online version is available for this group of applicants. Lastly, the online version, paper forms and the online PDF format forms will be available in Spanish for Puerto Rico. II. Method of Collection All interested applicants submit the forms as described above. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0607–0139. Form Number(s): BC–170 and BC– 171. Type of Review: Regular submission, Request for an Extension, without E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 14406 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 49 / Tuesday, March 16, 2021 / Notices Change, of a Currently Approved Collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000 persons (Note that in nonDecennial periods of data collection after 2020, the estimated number of respondents annually is approximately 12,000 persons). Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes (Note that this is based on calculations that determined 15 minutes for completing the BC–170 and 5 minutes for completing the BC–171. The combined total is 20 minutes for applicants completing both forms). Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,000 annual hours on average. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., Chapter 1, Subchapter II, Section 23 a and c.; Title 5 U.S.C., Part II, Chapter 13; Title 5 U.S.C. part III, Chapter 33, Subchapter 1, Section 3301 and 3320. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES IV. Request for Comments We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include, or summarize, each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 15, 2021 Jkt 253001 cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. For further information, contact Christopher Wedderburn at Chris.Wedderburn@trade.gov. Sheleen Dumas, Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Commerce Department. Dated: March 10, 2021. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–05419 Filed 3–15–21; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2021–05398 Filed 3–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board International Trade Administration [B–19–2021] [C–570–138] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 59—Lincoln, Nebraska; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Zoetis Services, LLC; (Pharmaceutical Products); Lincoln, Nebraska Pentafluoroethane (R–125) from the People’s Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation Zoetis Services, LLC (Zoetis) submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facility in Lincoln, Nebraska. The notification conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on March 2, 2021. The Zoetis facility is located within Subzone 59E. The facility is used for the production of pharmaceuticals for the animal pharmaceutical industry. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ activity would be limited to the specific foreign-status material and specific finished product described in the submitted notification (as described below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board. Production under FTZ procedures could exempt Zoetis from customs duty payments on the foreign-status components used in export production. On its domestic sales, for the foreignstatus material noted below, Zoetis would be able to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures that applies to Simparica® (Sarolaner) chewable tablets (duty-free). Zoetis would be able to avoid duty on foreignstatus components which become scrap/ waste. Customs duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign-status production equipment. The material sourced from abroad is sarolaner spray dried dispersion (duty rate 6.5%). Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary and sent to: ftz@trade.gov. The closing period for their receipt is April 26, 2021. A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection in the ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the Board’s website, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. AGENCY: DATES: Applicable March 16, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Tucker at (202) 482–2044 or Adam Simons at (202) 482–6172, AD/ CVD Operations Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On February 1, 2021, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of imports of pentafluoroethane (R–125) from the People’s Republic of China (China).1 Currently, the preliminary determination is due no later than April 7, 2021. Postponement of Preliminary Determination Section 703(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in a CVD investigation within 65 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation. However, section 703(c)(1) of the Act permits Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no later than 130 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation if: (A) The petitioner makes a timely request for a postponement; or (B) Commerce concludes that the parties concerned are cooperating, that the investigation is extraordinarily 1 See Pentafluoroethane (R–125) From the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation, 86 FR 8589 (February 8, 2021). E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 16, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14405-14406]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-05419]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Census Bureau


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Form BC-170, U.S. Census Employment Application and Form BC-
171, Additional Applicant Information

AGENCY: Census Bureau, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information 
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information 
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The 
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment on the 
reinstatement, without change, of Form BC-170, U.S. Census Employment 
Application and Form BC-171, Additional Applicant Information, prior to 
the submission of the information collection request (ICR) to OMB for 
approval.

DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed 
information collection must be received on or before May 17, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by 
email to Michael DeFrank, Chief, Management Services Branch at 
[email protected].
    Please reference Form BC-170, U.S. Census Employment Application 
and Form BC-171, Additional Applicant Information in the subject line 
of your comments. You may also submit comments, identified by Docket 
Number USBC-2021-0006, to the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. All comments received are part of the public 
record. No comments will be posted to https://www.regulations.gov for 
public viewing until after the comment period has closed. Comments will 
generally be posted without change. All Personally Identifiable 
Information (for example, name and address) voluntarily submitted by 
the commenter may be publicly accessible. Do not submit Confidential 
Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. 
You may submit attachments to electronic comments in Microsoft Word, 
Excel, or Adobe PDF file formats.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed 
to Michael A. DeFrank, Chief, Management Services Branch. Mr. DeFrank 
can be reached by telephone on 301-763-2864 or by email at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The U.S. Census Bureau is requesting to continue to use Form BC-
170, U.S. Census Employment Application and Form BC-171, Additional 
Applicant Information. There are no changes requested to these forms at 
this time.
    The Census Bureau uses these forms to collect applicant 
information. Selecting officials use Form BC-170 as part of the 
recruitment, assessment, and selection process for potential field 
employees. The form was used for the Decennial Census and will continue 
to be used for Current/Permanent Surveys, upcoming Special Censuses as 
well as Decennial Census tests. Applicants applying for Current/
Permanent Survey positions will submit a paper version of these forms 
at no cost to the applicant. An online version of these forms will be 
used for Special Censuses and Decennial Census tests.
    In 2018, Form BC-171, Additional Applicant Information replaced 
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) common use from 3046-
0046, Demographic Information on Applicants for Federal Employment to 
collect voluntary applicant data and is not used in the selection 
process.
    The Census Bureau intends for applicants to access, complete, and 
submit both the BC-170 and BC-171 to human resources staff via an 
online applicant system for census jobs. The Census Bureau will 
continue to use a paper version of the BC-170 and BC-171 forms for 
applicants to complete and submit to the Regional Office for the Field 
Representative, Field Supervisor, and temporary clerical positions 
until an online version is available for this group of applicants. 
Lastly, the online version, paper forms and the online PDF format forms 
will be available in Spanish for Puerto Rico.

II. Method of Collection

    All interested applicants submit the forms as described above.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0607-0139.
    Form Number(s): BC-170 and BC-171.
    Type of Review: Regular submission, Request for an Extension, 
without

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Change, of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000 persons (Note that in non-
Decennial periods of data collection after 2020, the estimated number 
of respondents annually is approximately 12,000 persons).
    Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes (Note that this is based on 
calculations that determined 15 minutes for completing the BC-170 and 5 
minutes for completing the BC-171. The combined total is 20 minutes for 
applicants completing both forms).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,000 annual hours on average.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., Chapter 1, Subchapter II, Section 
23 a and c.; Title 5 U.S.C., Part II, Chapter 13; Title 5 U.S.C. part 
III, Chapter 33, Subchapter 1, Section 3301 and 3320.

IV. Request for Comments

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau 
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether 
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy 
of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed 
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden 
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include, or summarize, each comment in our 
request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, 
phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information 
in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--
including your personal identifying information--may be made publicly 
available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold 
your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2021-05419 Filed 3-15-21; 8:45 am]
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