[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 3, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 15787]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-8029]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Census Bureau


Census Employment Inquiry

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 June 3, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Madeleine Clayton, 
Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 
6608, 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 
Kathleen A. Garcia, Bureau of the Census, Room 1727, Building #3, 
Washington, DC 20233, or (301) 457-2868.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The BC-170, Census Employment Inquiry, is used to collect 
information such as personal data and work experience from job 
applicants. The BC-170 is used throughout the census and intercensal 
periods for the Special Censuses and decennial census pretests and 
dress rehearsals for time limited appointments. Applicants completing 
the form for a census related position are applying for temporary jobs 
in office and field positions (clerks, enumerators, crew leaders, 
supervisors). In addition, as an option to the OF-612, Optional 
Application for Federal Employment, the BC-170 may be used when 
applying for temporary/permanent office and field positions (clerks, 
field representatives, supervisors) on a recurring survey in one of the 
Census Bureau's 12 Regional Offices (ROs) throughout the United States. 
This form is completed by job applicants before or at the time they are 
tested. Selecting officials review the information shown on the form to 
evaluate applicant's eligibility for employment.
    During the decennial census, the BC-170 is intended to expedite 
hiring and selection in situations requiring large numbers of temporary 
employees for assignments of a limited duration. The form has been 
demonstrated to meet our recruitment needs for temporary workers and 
requires significantly less burden than the Office of Personnel 
Management Optional Forms that are available for use by the public when 
applying for Federal positions.

II. Method of Collection

    We collect this information at the time of testing for temporary 
and permanent positions. Potential employees being tested complete a 
four-page paper application provided at the testing site.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0607-0139.
    Form Number: BC-170.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 176,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 44,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: The only cost to the individual is 
his/her time for completing the BC-170.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain a benefit.
    Legal Authority: Title 13, U.S.C. Section 23.

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: March 29, 2002.
Madeleine Clayton,
Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 02-8029 Filed 4-2-02; 8:45 am]
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