[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11625-11626]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-5768]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of Engraving and Printing


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and 
Printing, 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)). 
Currently, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing within the Department 
of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning survey research 
designed to establish benchmark measures of awareness, confidence and 
behavior relating to the Bureau's redesigned currency program. Written

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comments should be received on or before February 28, 2003 to be 
assured consideration. Direct all written comments to Pamela Grayson, 
Budget & Strategic Planning Office, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 
Room 725-7A, 14th and C Streets, SW., Washington, DC 20228.
    Requests for additional information or copies of the form (s) and 
instructions should also be directed to Pamela Grayson at the above 
address.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Redesigned Currency Benchmark Survey.
    OMB Number: New.
    Abstract: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing requests approval to 
survey the public to establish benchmarks related to its public 
education campaign regarding the introduction of redesigned currency. 
The survey will be used to establish baseline measures of awareness of 
currency changes, confidence in the currency and authentication 
behavior. Benchmark data will be compared against subsequent survey 
data to determine the effectiveness of the public education program.
    Current Actions: This is a new collection.
    Type of Review: Regular.
    Affected Public: The affected public includes all adult (18 or 
older) members of the U.S. population.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,800.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: Estimated number of annual 
burden hours is 1200.
    Request for Comments: The Notice is soliciting comments from 
members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed 
collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed 
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 the agency's 
estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (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, including through the use of appropriate 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

    Dated: March 3, 2003.
Ellen Gano,
Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Public Education, Bureau of 
Engraving and Printing.
[FR Doc. 03-5768 Filed 3-10-03; 8:45 am]
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