78214 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 240 / Wednesday, December 15, 2010 / Notices 

be directed to Scott P. Handmaker, 

Chief, Economic Classifications 

Operations Branch, U.S. Census Bureau, 

8K149, Washington, DC 20233, 

Telephone: 301–763–7107 or e-mail at 

Scott.P.Handmaker@census.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract 

The Census Bureau is the preeminent 

collector of timely, relevant and quality 

data describing the people and economy 

of the United States. Economic data are 

the Census Bureau’s primary program 

commitment during non-decennial 

census years. The economic census, 

conducted under authority of Title 13 

U.S.C., is the primary source of facts 

about the structure and functioning of 

the Nation’s economy and features 

unique industry and geographic detail. 

Economic census statistics serve as part 

of the framework for the national 

accounts and provide essential 

information for government, business, 

and the general public. 

The Economic Census Classification 

Report (NC–99026) collects data on 

manufacturing, mining, construction, 

and selected wholesale businesses for 

the purpose of assigning an accurate 8- 

digit North American Industry 

Classification System (NAICS) based 

code for use in the 2012 Economic 

Census. This report, conducted 

separately in fiscal years 2012 and 2013, 

samples approximately 75,000 

businesses each year. 

The Census Bureau will select 

establishments to receive this survey 

from the Census Bureau’s Business 

Register. The Census Bureau will mail 

the NC–99026 to establishments that 

have been assigned a partial 

manufacturing, mining, or construction 

NAICS code by administrative records 

and from other categories of 

administrative codes that may be 

identified. Additionally, wholesale 

establishments currently classified in 

select industries will be sampled in 

order to verify correct classification due 

to changes in NAICS for 2012. 

Collecting this classification 

information will ensure the Economic 

Census mailing list for the targeted 

sectors are complete and accurate prior 

to the mailing of the 2012 Economic 

Census. This information is also used to 

determine whether an establishment 

will be mailed a form in the Economic 

Census, and if so, what form type. Many 

businesses are small and will not 

receive additional Economic Census 

forms, making this report the only 

medium by which to obtain an accurate 

8-digit NAICS-based code. In other 

cases, the Census Bureau produces 

sample estimates. The results of this 

collection will be used to select a 

statistically reliable and efficient 

sample, minimizing the reporting 

burden on sampled sectors. Proper 

NAICS classification data ensures high 

quality economic statistics while 

reducing respondent burden and overall 

processing costs. Failure to collect this 

data will have an adverse effect on the 

quality and usefulness of economic 

information provided by the Census 

Bureau. 

There are few changes since the last 

request was submitted to OMB in 2006. 

Selected wholesale industries will be 

added to verify proper NAICS 

classification. Also, changes will be 

made to the wording and organization of 

existing economic activity descriptions. 

Additionally, respondents will have the 

option to respond electronically via the 

Internet, which can reduce respondent 

burden and costs. 

II. Method of Collection 

Information is collected by mail, 

Internet, fax, and telephone follow-up. 

III. Data 

OMB Control Number: 0607–0925. 

Form Number: NC–99026. 

Type of Review: Regular submission. 

Affected Public: Businesses and 

organizations (both profit and nonprofit); State and local governments; 

small businesses. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

75,000. 

Estimated Time per Response: 5 

minutes. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden 

Hours: 6,250. 

Estimated Total Annual Cost: 

$181,313. 

Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. 

Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C. 131, 

193 and 224. 

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: December 9, 2010. 

Glenna Mickelson, 

Management Analyst, Office of the Chief 

Information Officer. 

[FR Doc. 2010–31385 Filed 12–14–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–07–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

Economic Development Administration 

Notice of Petitions by Firms for 

Determination of Eligibility To Apply 

for Trade Adjustment Assistance 

AGENCY: Economic Development 

Administration, Department of 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice and opportunity for 

public comment. 

Pursuant to Section 251 of the Trade 

Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2341 

et seq.), the Economic Development 

Administration (EDA) has received 

petitions for certification of eligibility to 

apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance 

from the firms listed below. 

Accordingly, EDA has initiated 

investigations to determine whether 

increased imports into the United States 

of articles like or directly competitive 

with those produced by each of these 

firms contributed importantly to the 

total or partial separation of the firm’s 

workers, or threat thereof, and to a 

decrease in sales or production of each 

petitioning firm. 


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LIST OF PETITIONS RECEIVED BY EDA FOR CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT

ASSISTANCE 11/11/2010 THROUGH 12/9/2010 

Firm name Address 

Date accepted for 

investigation 

Products 

Fort McDowell Yavapai Materials.17100 E. Shea Blvd., Ste 330, 

Fountain Hills, AZ 85268.

11/19/2010 The firm produces concrete batch plants producing ready-mix 

concrete. A small number of concrete blocks are made as a 

by-product. Sand & gravel mine producing construction aggregates and USGA (golf course) sand. Granite pit producing crushed granite landscaping rock. 

PCS Edventures!.com, Inc. ...... 345 Bobwhite Ct #200, Boise, 

ID 83706.

12/8/2010 The firm creates and manufacturers educational and scientific 

materials for use in the instruction of science, math and 

other educational lessons. These products consist of robotic 

instruction systems, micro-controllers and software, curriculum. 

Stellar Recognition, Inc. dba 

Sports Awards and Pacesetter Awards.

5544 W. Armstrong Avenue, 

Chicago, IL 60646.

11/24/2010 The firm designs, manufactures and assembles awards, recognition items and promotional products such as trophies, 

plaques, glass and acrylic awards and various related promotional products. 

The Woods Company, Inc. ....... 985 Superior Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201.11/5/2010 The firm uses reclaimed solid wood flooring and architectural 

products. 

Thuro Metal Products, Inc. ....... 21–25 Grand Boulevard North, 

Brentwood, NY 11717.

11/18/2010 The Firm is a manufacturer of custom engineered precision 

component parts including threaded shafts and assemblies. 

Any party having a substantial 

interest in these proceedings may 

request a public hearing on the matter. 

A written request for a hearing must be 

submitted to the Trade Adjustment 

Assistance for Firms Division, Room 

7106, Economic Development 

Administration, U.S. Department of 

Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, no 

later than ten (10) calendar days 

following publication of this notice. 

Please follow the requirements set 

forth in EDA’s regulations at 13 CFR 

315.9 for procedures to request a public 

hearing. The Catalog of Federal 

Domestic Assistance official number 

and title for the program under which 

these petitions are submitted is 11.313, 

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms. 

Dated: December 9, 2010. 

Bryan Borlik, 

Director, Trade Adjustment Assistance for 

Firms. 

[FR Doc. 2010–31444 Filed 12–14–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–24–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

International Trade Administration 

Limitation of Duty-free Imports of 

Apparel Articles Assembled in Haiti 

Under the Haitian Hemispheric 

Opportunity Through Partnership for 

Encouragement Act (HOPE) 

AGENCY: Department of Commerce, 

International Trade Administration. 

ACTION: Notification of Annual 

Quantitative Limit on Certain Apparel 

under HOPE. 

DATES: Effective Date: December 20, 

2010. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Maria Dybczak, International Trade 

Specialist, Office of Textiles and 

Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, 

(202) 482–3651. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Authority: The Caribbean Basin Recovery 

Act (‘‘CBERA’’), as amended by the Haitian 

Hemispheric Opportunity Through 

Partnership for Encouragement Act of 2006 

(‘‘HOPE’’), Title V of the Tax Relief and 

Health Care Act of 2006 and the Food, 

Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 

(‘‘HOPE II’’); the Haiti Economic Lift Program 

Act of 2010 (‘‘HELP’’); and implemented by 

Presidential Proclamations No. 8114, 72 FR 

13655, 13659 (March 22, 2007), and No. 

8596, 75 FR 68153 (November 4, 2010). 

HOPE provides for duty-free 

treatment for certain apparel articles 

imported directly from Haiti. Section 

213A(b)(1)(B) of HOPE outlines the 

requirements for certain apparel articles 

to qualify for duty-free treatment under 

a ‘‘value-added’’ program. In order to 

qualify for duty-free treatment, apparel 

articles must be wholly assembled, or 

knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any 

combination of fabrics, fabric 

components, components knit-to-shape, 

and yarns, as long as the sum of the cost 

or value of materials produced in Haiti 

or one or more countries, as described 

in HOPE, or any combination thereof, 

plus the direct costs of processing 

operations performed in Haiti or one or 

more countries, as described in HOPE, 

or any combination thereof, is not less 

than an applicable percentage of the 

declared customs value of such apparel 

articles. Pursuant to HELP, the 

applicable percentage for the period 

December 20, 2010 through December 

19, 2011, is 50 percent or more. 

For every twelve month period 

following the effective date of HOPE, 

duty-free treatment under the valueadded program is subject to a 

quantitative limitation. HOPE provides 

that the quantitative limitation will be 

recalculated for each subsequent 12- 

month period. Section 213A (b)(1)(C) of 

HOPE, as amended by HOPE II and 

HELP, requires that, for the twelvemonth period beginning on December 

20, 2010, the quantitative limitation for 

qualifying apparel imported from Haiti 

under the value-added program will be 

an amount equivalent to 1.25 percent of 

the aggregate square meter equivalent of 

all apparel articles imported into the 

United States in the most recent 12- 

month period for which data are 

available. The aggregate square meters 

equivalent of all apparel articles 

imported into the United States is 

derived from the set of Harmonized 

System lines listed in the Annex to the 

World Trade Organization Agreement 

on Textiles and Clothing (‘‘ATC’’), and 

the conversion factors for units of 

measure into square meter equivalents 

used by the United States in 

implementing the ATC. For purposes of 

this notice, the most recent 12-month 

period for which data are available as of 

December 20, 2010 is the 12-month 

period ending on October 31, 2010. 

Therefore, for the one-year period 

beginning on December 20, 2010 and 

extending through December 19, 2011, 

the quantity of imports eligible for 

preferential treatment under the valueadded program is 324,408,946 square 


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