[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 249 (Friday, December 28, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67180-67181]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-31856]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Census Bureau


Special Census Program

ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.

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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: Written comments must be submitted on or before February 26, 
2002.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Madeleine Clayton, 
Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 
6086, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20230 (or via 
the Internet at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to J. Michael Stump or Josephine Ruffin, Bureau of 
the Census, Room Number 1314, Building #2, Washington, DC, 20746 and 
301-457-1429.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Special Census Program is a reimbursable service offered and 
performed by the Census Bureau for the government of any state; county, 
city, or other political subdivision within a state; for the government 
of the District of Columbia; and for the government of any possession 
or area over which the U.S. exercises jurisdiction, control, or 
sovereignty, and other governmental units which require current 
population data between decennial censuses.
    Many states distribute funds based on current population 
statistics. In addition, special census data are used by the local 
jurisdictions to plan new schools, transportation systems, housing 
programs, and water treatment facilities.
    The Census Bureau will use the following forms to update addresses 
listed on the Census Bureau's Master Address File and to enumerate 
populations in special censuses:
     Special Census Enumerator Questionnaire--This interview 
form will be used to collect special census data at regular housing 
units (Hus).
     Special Census Special Place Questionnaire--This interview 
form will be used to collect special census data at group quarters in 
special places such as hospitals, prisons, boarding and rooming houses, 
campgrounds, hotels, college dormitories, military facilities, and 
convents.
     Address Listing Page--This page will include existing 
addresses from the Census Bureau Master Address File (MAF). Special 
Census enumerators will update these addresses, if needed, at the time 
of enumeration.
     Group Quarters Enumeration Control Sheet--This page will 
be used by Special Census enumerators to list residents/clients at 
group quarters.
     Housing Unit Add Page--This page will be used by 
enumerators to add HUs that are observed to exist on the ground and 
that are not contained on the address listing page.
     Special Place/Group Quarter (SP/GQ) Add Page--This page 
will be used by enumerators to add special places/group quarters that 
are observed to exist on the ground and that are not reflected in the 
address listing page.
    The Special Census Program developmental process is in its early 
stages. Meetings and other planning discussions may require minor 
changes to the design and content of the forms.
    The Special Census Program will operate as a generic OMB clearance 
including a library of forms and the operational procedures that will 
be used for the many special censuses we anticipate conducting this 
decade. The Census Bureau will establish a reimbursable agreement with 
a variety of potential special census customers that are unknown at 
this time. Prior to conducting any special census, the Census Bureau 
will submit documentation to OMB providing the details of the Special 
Census under consideration. We will also submit for OMB's review and 
approval, under cover of a change worksheet, any special-purpose 
questions requested by customers to be added to special census 
questionnaires.

II. Method of Collection

    The Special Census Program will use the Census 2000 Update/
Enumerate (U/E) methodology. Enumerators will canvass their assigned 
areas with an address register that contains addresses obtained from 
the Census Bureau's Master Address File. Special Census enumerators 
will update the address information, as needed, based on their 
observation of HUs and/or SPs/GQs that exist on the ground. 
Additionally, enumerators will interview households at regular HUs and 
residents at GQs using the appropriate Special Census questionnaire.

III. Data

    OMB Number: None.
    Form Number: Not available yet.
    Type of Review: Regular.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for 
profit entities, not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: (September 2002 through early 
2008).

Enumerator Questionnaire--848,000 respondents.
Special Place Questionnaire--2000 respondents.
Address Listing Page--848,000 respondents.
Group Quarters Enumeration Control Sheet--375 respondents.
Housing Unit Add Page--1,000 respondents
Special Place/Group Quarters Add Page--150 respondents

    Estimated Time Per Response:

Enumerator Questionnaire--about 7 minutes
Special Place Questionnaire--about 5 minutes
Address Listing Page--about one minute
Group Quarters Enumeration Control Sheet--10 minutes
Housing Unit Add Page--about one minute
Special Place/Group Quarters Add Page--about one minute

    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: Estimated total annual burden 
hours are 113,527.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: There are no costs to respondents 
other than that of their time to respond.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: Title 13, United States Code, Section 196.

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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 included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: December 20, 2001.
Madeleine Clayton,
Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-31856 Filed 12-27-01; 8:45 am]
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