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information under the provisions of the 

Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 

chapter 35). 

Agency: U.S. Census Bureau. 

Title: Current Population Survey, 

Basic Demographic Items. 

OMB Control Number: 0607–0049. 

Form Number(s): CPS–263, CPS– 

263(SP), CPS–264, CPS–264(SP), CPS– 

266, BC–1428, BC–1428(SP), BC–1433, 

BC–1433(SP), CPS–692, CPS–504. 

Type of Request: Revision of a 

currently approved collection. 

Burden Hours: 18,013. 

Number of Respondents: 59,000. 

Average Hours Per Response: 1.5 

minutes. 

Needs and Uses: The purpose of this 

request for review is for the U.S. Census 

Bureau to obtain clearance from the 

Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) for the collection of basic 

demographic information on the Current 

Population Survey (CPS). 

The CPS has been the source of 

official government statistics on 

employment and unemployment for 

over 50 years. The Bureau of Labor 

Statistics (BLS) and the Census Bureau 

jointly sponsor the basic monthly 

survey, and the Census Bureau prepares 

and conducts all the field work. The 

Census Bureau provides the BLS with 

data files and tables. The BLS seasonally 

adjusts, analyzes, and publishes the 

results for the labor force data in 

conjunction with the demographic 

characteristics. In accordance with the 

OMB’s request, the Census Bureau and 

the BLS divide the clearance request in 

order to reflect the joint sponsorship 

and funding of the CPS program. Title 

29, United States Code, Sections 1–9, 

authorizes the collection of labor force 

data in the CPS. 

The demographic information 

provides a unique set of data on selected 

characteristics for the civilian 

noninstitutional population. Some of 

the demographic information we collect 

is age, marital status, gender, Armed 

Forces status, education, race, origin, 

and family income. We use these data 

in conjunction with other data, 

particularly the monthly labor force 

data, as well as periodic supplement 

data. We also use these data 

independently for internal analytic 

research and for evaluation of other 

surveys. In addition, we need these data 

to correctly control estimates of other 

characteristics to the proper proportions 

of age, gender, race, and origin. 

The demographic questions relating to 

origin and race within the CPS will 

undergo minor wording changes 

beginning in January 2012. These 

wording changes are being done to bring 

the CPS origin and race questions more 

in alignment with those in the American 

Community Survey. These changes were 

not mentioned in the Federal Register 

Notice published December 16, 2010, 

which requested public comment on the 

information collection. However, since 

the changes do not affect the meaning or 

purpose of the questions, nor will they 

affect the resulting information 

provided to data users, their absence 

from the Federal Register should not 

disrupt the clearance process. 

We use the data from the CPS on 

household size and composition, age, 

education, ethnicity, and marital status 

to compile monthly averages or other 

aggregates for national and sub-national 

estimates. We use these data in four 

principal ways: in association with 

other data, such as monthly labor force 

or periodic supplement publications; for 

internal analytic research; for evaluation 

of other surveys and survey results; and 

as a general purpose sample and survey. 

The demographic data are central to 

the publication of all labor force data in 

the BLS’ monthly report Employment 

and Earnings. The data set that results 

from combining the monthly labor force 

data with the demographic data 

provides analysts with the ability to 

understand labor force patterns of many 

subpopulation groups. This is 

particularly important since the federal 

government often directs initiatives at 

special groups that historically have not 

conformed to general labor force 

participation patterns. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Frequency: Monthly. 

Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. 

Legal Authority: Title 13, United 

States Code, Sections 141, 181, and 182 

and Title 29, United States Code, 

Sections 1–9. 

OMB Desk Officer: Brian HarrisKojetin, (202) 395–7314. 

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 6616, 14th and 

Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, 

DC 20230 (or via the Internet at 

dhynek@doc.gov). 

Written comments and 

recommendations for the proposed 

information collection should be sent 

within 30 days of publication of this 

notice to Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB 

Desk Officer either by fax (202–395– 

7245) or e-mail (bharrisk@omb.eop.gov). 

Dated: March 4, 2011. 

Glenna Mickelson, 

Management Analyst, Office of the Chief 

Information Officer. 

[FR Doc. 2011–5302 Filed 3–8–11; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–07–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

Census Bureau 

Proposed Information Collection; 

Comment Request; The American 

Community Survey 

AGENCY: U.S. Census Bureau, 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice. 

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 May 9, 2011. 

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments 

to Diana Hynek, Departmental 

Paperwork Clearance Officer, 

Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 

14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., 

Washington, DC 20230 (or via the 

Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Requests for additional information or 

copies of the information collection 

instrument(s) and instructions should 

be directed to James Treat, U.S. Census 

Bureau, American Community Survey 

Office, Washington, DC 20233, by FAX 

to (301) 763–8070 or via the Internet at 

james.b.treat@census.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract 

Given the rapid demographic changes 

experienced in recent years and the 

strong expectation that such changes 

will continue and accelerate, the oncea-decade detailed data collection as part 

of a decennial census is no longer 

acceptable for producing much of the 

data required by the Federal 

government, states, municipalities, and 

tribal governments. To meet the needs 

and expectations of the country, the 

Census Bureau developed the American 

Community Survey (ACS). This survey 

collects detailed population and 

housing data every month and provides 

tabulations of these data on a yearly 


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basis. In the past, the long-form data 

were collected only at the time of each 

decennial census. After years of 

development and testing, the ACS began 

full implementation in households in 

January 2005 and in group quarters 

(GQs) in January 2006. 

Collecting long-form data during the 

decade through the ACS has had a 

profound effect on the census design 

plan. The collection of long-form data 

had added substantial burden and 

complexity to past decennial censuses. 

Implementing the ACS means that the 

Decennial Census can focus on its 

constitutional mandate to accurately 

count the population to apportion the 

House of Representatives. The ACS— 

supported by a complete and accurate 

address system—has simplified the 

census design, resulting in 

improvements in both coverage and data 

quality, while providing current data on 

detailed population, social, economic, 

and housing characteristics. 

The ACS provides more timely 

information for critical economic 

planning by governments and the 

private sector. In the current 

information-based economy, federal, 

state, tribal, and local decision makers, 

as well as private business and nongovernmental organizations, need 

current, reliable, and comparable 

socioeconomic data to chart the future. 

In 2006, the ACS began publishing upto-date profiles of American 

communities every year, providing 

policymakers, planners, and service 

providers in the public and private 

sectors this information every year—not 

just every ten years. 

The ACS released estimates of 

population and housing characteristics 

for geographic areas of all sizes in 

December 2010. These data products, 

used by federal agencies and others, are 

similar in scope to the Summary File 3 

tables from Census 2000. The 2010 

Census did not include these detailed 

characteristics, leaving the ACS as the 

source of data for uses previously 

associated with the decennial census 

long form. 

The Census Bureau presently plans to 

resubmit the ACS to the Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) for 

extended clearance. The current ACS 

content has been reviewed by the 

Census Bureau, in conjunction with 

Federal agency stakeholders, to 

determine potential areas for improved 

item response and/or data quality. 

II. Method of Collection 

The Census Bureau will mail 

questionnaires to households selected 

for the ACS. For households that do not 

return a questionnaire, Census Bureau 

staff will attempt to conduct interviews 

via Computer-assisted Telephone 

Interviews (CATI). We will also conduct 

Computer-assisted Personal Interviews 

(CAPI) for a sub sample of 

nonrespondents. A content reinterview 

will be conducted from a small sample 

of respondents. 

For most types of GQs, Census Bureau 

field representatives (FRs) will conduct 

personal interviews with respondents to 

complete questionnaires or, if necessary, 

leave questionnaires and ask 

respondents to complete. Information 

from GQ contacts will be collected via 

CAPI. A GQ contact reinterview will be 

conducted from a sample of GQs 

primarily through CATI. A very small 

percentage of the GQ reinterviews will 

be conducted via CAPI. 

The Census Bureau staff will provide 

Telephone Questionnaire Assistance 

(TQA) and if the respondent indicates a 

desire to complete the survey by 

telephone, the TQA interviewer 

conducts the interview. 

III. Data 

OMB Control Number: 0607–0810. 

Form Number: ACS–1, ACS–1(SP), 

ACS–1(PR), ACS–1(PR)SP, ACS–1(GQ), 

ACS–1(PR)(GQ), GQFQ, ACS CATI 

(HU), ACS CAPI (HU), ACS RI (HU), and 

AGQ QI, AGQ RI. 

Type of Review: Regular submission. 

Affected Public: Individuals, 

households, and businesses. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

Pending receipt of requested funds to 

increase the ACS sample, we plan to 

contact the following number of 

respondents each year: 3,540,000 

households; 200,000 persons in group 

quarters; 20,000 contacts in group 

quarters; 43,000 households for 

reinterview; and 1,500 group quarters 

contacts for reinterview. 

Estimated Time per Response: 

Estimates are 38 minutes per household, 

15 minutes per group quarters contact, 

25 minutes per resident in group 

quarters, and 10 minutes per household 

or GQ contact in the reinterview 

samples. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden 

Hours: 2,337,900. 

Estimated Total Annual Cost: Except 

for their time, there is no cost to 

respondents. 

Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. 

Legal Authority: Title 13, United 

States Code, Section 182. 

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 3, 2011. 

Gwellnar Banks, 

Management Analyst, Office of the Chief 

Information Officer. 

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BILLING CODE 3510–07–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

Foreign-Trade Zones Board 

[Order No. 1747] 

Reorganization of Foreign-Trade Zone 

72 Under Alternative Site Framework; 

Indianapolis, IN 

Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as 

amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the 

following Order: 

Whereas, the Board adopted the 

alternative site framework (ASF) (74 FR 

1170, 01/12/09; correction 74 FR 3987, 

01/22/09; 75 FR 71069–71070, 11/22/ 

10) as an option for the establishment or 

reorganization of general-purpose zones; 

Whereas, the Indianapolis Airport 

Authority, grantee of Foreign-Trade 

Zone 72, submitted an application to the 

Board (FTZ Docket 50–2010, filed 8/17/ 

2010) for authority to reorganize under 

the ASF with a service area of 

Bartholomew, Benton, Boone, Carroll, 

Cass, Clay, Clinton, Decatur, Delaware, 

Fayette, Fountain, Franklin, Grant, 

Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, 

Henry, Howard, Jennings, Johnson, 

Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Miami, 

Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Owen, 

Parke, Putnam, Rush, Shelby, 

Tippecanoe, Tipton, Vigo, Warren, 

Wayne and White Counties, Indiana, 

adjacent to the Indianapolis Customs 

and Border Protection port of entry, FTZ 

72’s existing Sites 1–3 and 12–13 would 

be categorized as magnet sites, existing 

Sites 9–11 would be categorized as 

usage-driven sites and the grantee 


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