[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 56 (Friday, March 22, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 13310]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-6961]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    DOC has submitted 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: U.S. Census Bureau.
    Title: Special Census Program.
    Form Number(s): SC-1, SC-1SUPP, SC-2, SC-920, SC-116, SC-351, SC-
921(HU), SC-921(SP).
    Agency Approval Number: 0607-0368.
    Type of Request: Reinstatement, with change, of an expired 
collection.
    Burden: 114,421 hours.
    Number of Respondents: 851,525.
    Avg Hours Per Response: 8 minutes.
    Needs and Uses: Governmental units requiring current population 
statistics between decennial censuses request that the Census Bureau 
conduct special 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 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 review and 
approval, under cover of change worksheet, any special-purpose 
questions requested by customers to be added to special census 
questionnaires.
    Local jurisdictions use special census data to apply for available 
funds from both the state and Federal government. Many states 
distribute these funds based on current population statistics. This 
fact, along with local population shifts or annexations of territory, 
prompts local officials to request special censuses. In addition, 
special census data are used by the local jurisdictions to plan new 
schools, transportation systems, housing programs, water treatment 
facilities, etc. Some areas feel that additional data are required for 
proper planning and others must have the additional data to qualify for 
some sources of funding. For these reasons, local officials request 
special purpose questions. The Census Bureau also uses special census 
data as part of its local population estimates calculation and to 
update the Bureau's Master Address File (MAF) and Topographically 
Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (TIGER) System.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., Section 196.
    OMB Desk Officer: Susan Schechter, (202) 395-5103.
    Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained 
by calling or writing Madeleine Clayton, Departmental Paperwork 
Clearance Officer, (202) 482-3129, Department of Commerce, room 6608, 
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230 (or via the 
Internet at [email protected]).
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to Susan Schechter, OMB Desk Officer, room 10201, New Executive Office 
Building, Washington, DC 20503.

    Dated: March 19, 2002.
Madeleine Clayton,
Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 02-6961 Filed 3-21-02; 8:45 am]
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