[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 66 (Monday, April 7, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 16540] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-8728] [[Page 16540]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census Current Population Survey (CPS) School Enrollment Supplement ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Submit written comments on or before June 6, 1997. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 5327, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Bonnie Tarsia, Bureau of the Census, FOB 3, Room 3340, Washington, DC 20233-8400, (301) 457-3806. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Census Bureau plans to request clearance for the collection of data concerning the School Enrollment Supplement to be conducted in conjunction with the October 1997 CPS. The Bureau of the Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) sponsor the basic annual school enrollment questions, which have been collected annually in the CPS for over 25 years. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) sponsors the inclusion of the additional questions on summer school enrollment. This survey provides information on public/private elementary and secondary school enrollment, and characteristics of private school students and their families, which is used for tracking historical trends and for policy planning and support. This year we will also ask questions about computer usage. The last time we asked questions about computer usage during the October supplement was 1993. The questions are modified from those asked in October 1993. This survey is the only source of national data on the age distribution and family characteristics of college students, and the only source of demographic data on preprimary school enrollment. As part of the Federal Government's efforts to collect data and provide timely information to local governments for policymaking decisions, the survey provides national trends in enrollment and progress in school. II. Method of Collection The school enrollment information will be collected by both personal visit and telephone interviews in conjunction with the regular October CPS interviewing. All interviews are conducted using computer- assisted interviewing. III. Data OMB Number: 0607-0464. Form Number: There are no forms. We conduct all interviewing on computers. Type of Review: Regular. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 48,000 per month. Estimated Time Per Response: 8 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,400. Estimated Total Annual Cost: We do not expect respondents to incur any cost other than that of their time to respond. Respondents' Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Title 13, U.S.C., Section 182; and Title 29 U.S.C., Sections 1-9. 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; (3) 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: April 1, 1997. Linda Engelmeier, Department Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and Organization. [FR Doc. 97-8728 Filed 4-4-97; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 3510-07-P