[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 143 (Thursday, July 26, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 41054]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-14453]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Census Bureau


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Census 
Employment Inquiry

ACTION: Notice.

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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 September 24, 
2007.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 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 Neal E. McArthur, 4600 Silver Hill Rd., Room 
5H036B, Suitland, MD 20746 (or via the Internet at 
[email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The BC-170A, BC-170B, and the BC-170D are used to collect 
information such as personal data and work experience from job 
applicants. Selecting officials review the information shown on the 
form to evaluate an applicant's eligibility for employment and to 
determine the best-qualified applicants to fill Census jobs. The three 
forms are tailored to the particular job type for which application is 
made.
    The BC-170 series of forms is used throughout the census and 
intercensal periods for the special census, pretests, and dress 
rehearsals for short-term time limited appointments. Applicants 
completing the form for census related positions are applying for 
temporary jobs in office and field positions (clerks, enumerators, crew 
leaders, supervisors). In addition, the BC-170 may be used as an 
alternative when applying for temporary/permanent office and field 
positions (clerks, field representatives, supervisors) on a recurring 
survey in one of the Census Bureau's twelve Regional Offices (ROs) 
throughout the United States. 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 use of this form is limited to only situations which 
require the establishment of a temporary office and/or involve special, 
one-time or recurring survey operations at one of the ROs. The form has 
been demonstrated to meet our recruitment needs for temporary workers 
and requires significantly less burden than the Office of Personnel 
Management (OPM) Optional Forms that are available for use by the 
public when applying for Federal positions.

II. Method of Collection

    The information is collected in paper format at the time of testing 
for temporary and permanent positions. Potential employees being tested 
complete the application at that time.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0607-0139.
    Form Numbers: BC-170A, BC-170B, and BC-170D.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,000,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 750,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $0.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain 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: July 20, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-14453 Filed 7-25-07; 8:45 am]
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