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proposal narrative is limited to fifteen 

pages single-spaced or thirty pages 

double spaced, and the benfits 

statement can range from five to as 

much as twelve pages at the submitter’s 

discretion. 

Progress Reports 

Each project research team is 

expected to file annual progress reports 

and agrees to submit a final project 

report called a Post Project Certification 

(PPC). The annual progress reports vary 

in length and content and have no fixed 

format. The Post Project Certification 

follows a fixed format and is initially 

generated as a template by the project 

management system. 

II. Method of Collection 

User Account. Individuals create a 

user account on the CES Project 

Management System by visiting the CES 

Web site (http://www.ces.census.gov/ 

index/php) and click on the ‘‘Register’’ 

link on the front page. A template 

appears which requests contact 

information from the respondent, 

including name, mailing address, e-mail 

address, telephone, professional 

affiliation, and citizenship. Some fields 

are required and others are voluntary. 

The information is retained in the 

system database and periodically 

modified by authorized CES staff when 

needed for activating the user’s status 

on an approved research project. Users 

can update their contact information in 

their account at any time. 

Research Project Information 

Template. Individuals with valid user 

accounts may create a research project 

entry in the system by clicking on the 

link ‘‘Start a New Proposal.’’ This action 

opens a template where the user enters 

required information about a research 

project he or she wishes to carry out at 

a Census Bureau Research Data Center 

(RDC). The first page consists of a sixitem prerequisite checklist to which the 

user must agree before being allowed to 

proceed to the next page. The second 

page requests the following information: 

project title, requested duration in 

months, funding source, Research Data 

Center, research personnel (selected 

from a list of current user accounts), 

brief project description, requested 

research datasets supplied by Census, 

research datasets supplied by filer, 

proposed benefits (from checklist of 13 

permitted) and a text box for additional 

information the filer wishes to include. 

The filer clicks on a continue button to 

move to a verification page. The filer 

can reset the form contents at any time. 

The filer then verifies the entered 

information and saves the project 

information to the database. The system 

assigns a project number, and sets the 

project’s status to NEW. 

Research Proposal Documents. 

• Abstract—A one-page document 

that summarizes the project’s objectives, 

describes requested data, and lists 

proposed benefits to the Census Bureau. 

• Project Narrative—Describes in 

detail the research question(s) to be 

addressed, Census Bureau and 

researcher supplied datasets to be used, 

a description of the research design 

(methodology, hypotheses, statistical 

models), expected duration and 

outsomes, source of funding, and a list 

of references cited in the text. 

• Benefits Statement—Known 

formally as the Predominant Purpose 

Statement (PPS), this document is 

generated in draft form by the system. 

It is populated with some standard 

language, project title, Principle 

Investigator’s name, preselected 

benefits, and a list of requested Census 

Bureau datasets. This document is 

editable by the submitter, primarily to 

expand upon the narrative statements 

associated with each proposed benefit. 

• Annual Progress Report—Required 

for projects of three or more years in 

duration. Consists of a brief description 

of progress to date. 

• Post Project Certification—This 

document is submtted following 

completion of the project and 

summarizes the project’s findings in 

terms of benefits to the Census Bureau. 

It resembles the Predominant Purpose 

Statement in form and content except 

that it describes how and whether the 

project’s proposed benefits were 

achieved. Census Bureau staff review 

this document and either certify it or 

send it back to the submitter for 

revision. 

Approved research projects have an 

average duration of four years. 

III. Data 

OMB Control Number: None. 

Form Number: None. 

Type of Review: Regular submission. 

Affected Public: Individuals. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 60 

projects per year. 

Estimated Time Per Response: 63 

hours annually. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden 

Hours: 3,780. 

Estimated Total Annual Cost: 

$173,625. 

Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. 

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

Section 9 and Section 23(c). 

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 10, 2010. 

Glenna Mickelson, 

Management Analyst, Office of the Chief 

Information Officer. 

[FR Doc. 2010–31471 Filed 12–14–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–07–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

Census Bureau 

Proposed Information Collection; 

Comment Request; 2012 Economic 

Census Classification Report for the 

Construction, Manufacturing, and 

Mining Sectors and Selected 

Wholesale Industries 

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 February 14, 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 


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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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