[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 40 (Thursday, February 28, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13624-13625]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-04607]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

U.S. Census Bureau


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Age Search 
Service

AGENCY: U.S. Census Bureau, Commerce.

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: To ensure consideration, written comments must be submitted on 
or before April 29, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 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 Cleo Henderson, U.S. Census Bureau, National 
Processing Center, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47132; phone: (812) 218-
3434; or: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

I. Abstract

    Age Search is a service provided by the U.S. Census Bureau for 
persons who need official transcripts of personal data as proof of age 
for pensions, retirement plans, medicare, and social security. The 
transcripts are also used as proof of citizenship to obtain passports 
or to provide evidence of family relationship for rights of 
inheritance. The Age Search forms are used by the public in order to 
provide the Census Bureau with the necessary information to conduct a 
search of historical population decennial census records in order to 
provide the requested transcript. The Age Search service is self-
supporting and is funded by the fees collected from the individuals 
requesting the service.

II. Method of Collection

    The Form BC-600, Application for Search of Census Records, is a 
public use form that is submitted by applicants requesting information 
from the decennial census records. Applicants are requested to enclose 
the appropriate fee by check or money order with the completed and 
signed Form BC-600 and return by mail to the U.S. Census Bureau, Post 
Office Box 1545, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47131. The Form BC-649 (L), 
which is called a ``Not Found'', advises the applicant that the search 
for information from the census records was unsuccessful. The BC-658 
(L) is sent to the applicant when insufficient information has been 
received on which to base a search of the census records. These two 
forms request additional information from the applicant to aid in the 
search of census records.
    The BC-600 will be updated to add the 2010 Decennial Census to the 
list of searchable censuses. The form will also be updated to inform 
applicants that checks are now being processed by electronic transfer 
of funds.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0607-0117.
    Form Numbers: BC-600, BC-649(L), BC-658(L).
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,479 Total.

BC-600 2,799.
BC-649(L) 654.

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BC-658(L) 26.

    Estimated Time per Response:

BC-600 12 minutes.
BC-649(L) 6 minutes.
BC-658(L) 6 minutes.

    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 628.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: The Age Search processing fee is 
$65.00 per case. An additional charge of $20 per case for expedited 
requests requiring results within one day is also available.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., Section 8.

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: February 22, 2013.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-04607 Filed 2-27-13; 8:45 am]
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