[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 68 (Monday, April 11, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18354-18355]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-7111]


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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-1 (Phone/WYC), SC-2, SC-116, SC-
351, SC-920, SC-921(HU), SC-921(SP).
    Agency Approval Number: 0607-0368.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Burden: 46,377 hours.
    Number of Respondents: 709,655.
    Avg Hours Per Response: 4 minutes overall average.
    Needs and Uses: Governmental units requiring current population 
statistics between decennial censuses request and pay for 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 operates 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. We will submit for OMB's 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

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population estimates calculation and to update the Census Bureau's 
Master Address File (MAF) and Topographically Integrated Geographic 
Encoding and Referencing (TIGER) System.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Frequency: One time.
    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 Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance 
Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 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 either by fax (202-395-7245) or e-
mail ([email protected]).

    Dated: April 5, 2005.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-7111 Filed 4-8-05; 8:45 am]
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