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records in an investigative file 

pertaining to such individual or to grant 

access to an investigative file could 

interfere with investigations undertaken 

in connection with national security; or 

could disclose the identity of sources 

kept secret to protect national security 

or reveal confidential information 

supplied by these sources. 

(3) 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4)(I) requires the 

publication of the categories of sources 

of records in each system of records. 

The application of this provision could 

disclose the identity of sources kept 

secret to protect national security. 

(4) 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(1) requires each 

agency to maintain in its records only 

such information about an individual 

that is relevant and necessary to 

accomplish a purpose of the agency 

required by statute or Executive Order. 

An exemption from the foregoing is 

needed: 

a. Because it is not possible to detect 

relevance or necessity of specific 

information in the early stages of an 

investigation involving national security 

matters. 

b. Relevance and necessity are 

questions of judgment and timing. What 

appears relevant and necessary when 

collected may ultimately be determined 

to be unnecessary. It is only after the 

information is evaluated that the 

relevance and necessity of such 

information can be established. 

c. In any investigation the Inspector 

General may obtain information 

concerning the violators of laws other 

than those within the scope of his or her 

jurisdiction. In the interests of effective 

law enforcement, the Inspector General 

should retain this information as it may 

aid in establishing patterns of criminal 

activity, and provide leads for those law 

enforcement agencies charged with 

enforcing other segments of criminal or 

civil law. 

d. In interviewing persons, or 

obtaining forms of evidence during an 

investigation, information may be 

supplied to the investigator which relate 

to matters incidental to the main 

purpose of the investigation but which 

may relate to matters under the 

investigative jurisdiction of another 

agency. Such information cannot readily 

be segregated. 

Reasons for exemptions under 5 

U.S.C. 552a(k)(5): 

(1) 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3) requires that an 

agency make accountings of disclosures 

of records available to individuals 

named in the records at their request. 

These accountings must state the date, 

nature and purpose of each disclosure of 

the record and the name and address of 

the recipient. The application of this 

provision would alert subjects of an 

investigation to the existence of the 

investigation and that such persons are 

subjects of that investigation. Since 

release of such information to subjects 

of an investigation would provide the 

subject with significant information 

concerning the nature of the 

investigation, it could result in the 

altering or destruction of documentary 

evidence, improper influencing of 

witnesses, and other activities that 

could impede or compromise the 

investigation. 

(2) 5 U.S.C. 552a(d), (e)(4)(G) and (H), 

and (f) relate to an individual’s right to 

be notified of the existence of records 

pertaining to such individual; 

requirements for identifying an 

individual who requests access to 

records; and the agency procedures 

relating to access to records and the 

contest of information contained in such 

records. This system is exempt from the 

foregoing provisions for the following 

reasons: To notify an individual at the 

individual’s request of the existence of 

records in an investigative file 

pertaining to such individual or to grant 

access to an investigative file could 

interfere with investigative and 

enforcement proceedings; co-defendants 

of a right to a fair trial; constitute an 

unwarranted invasion of personal 

privacy of others; disclose the identity 

of confidential sources and reveal 

confidential information supplied by 

these sources; and disclose investigative 

techniques and procedures. 

(3) 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4)(I) requires the 

publication of the categories of sources 

of records in each system of records. 

The application of this provision could 

disclose investigative techniques and 

procedures and cause sources to refrain 

from giving such information because of 

fear of reprisal, or fear of breach of 

promises of anonymity and 

confidentiality. This would compromise 

the ability to conduct investigations, 

and to make fair and objective decisions 

on questions of suitability for Federal 

employment and related issues. 

(4) 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(1) requires each 

agency to maintain in its records only 

such information about an individual 

that is relevant and necessary to 

accomplish a purpose of the agency 

required by statute or Executive Order. 

An exemption from the foregoing is 

needed: 

a. Because it is not possible to detect 

relevance or necessity of specific 

information in the early stages of an 

investigation. 

b. Relevance and necessity are 

questions of judgment and timing. What 

appears relevant and necessary when 

collected may ultimately be determined 

to be unnecessary. It is only after that 

information is evaluated that the 

relevance and necessity of such 

information can be established. 

c. In any investigation the Inspector 

General may obtain information 

concerning the violations of laws other 

than those within the scope of his or her 

jurisdiction. In the interest of effective 

law enforcement, the Inspector General 

should retain this information as it may 

aid in establishing patterns of criminal 

activity, and provide leads for those law 

enforcement agencies charged with 

enforcing other segments of criminal or 

civil law. 

d. In interviewing persons, or 

obtaining other forms of evidence 

during an investigation, information 

may be supplied to the investigator 

which relate to matters incidental to the 

main purpose of the investigation but 

which may relate to matters under 

investigative jurisdiction of another 

agency. Such information cannot readily 

be segregated. 

Dated: December 16, 2011. 

Jonathan R. Cantor, 

Chief Privacy Officer, Department of 

Commerce. 

[FR Doc. 2012–898 Filed 1–18–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–55–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

U.S. Census Bureau 

Proposed Information Collection; 

Comment Request; Annual Services 

Report 

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 March 19, 2012. 

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 jjessup@doc.gov). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Requests for additional information or 

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copies of the information collection 

instrument(s) and instructions should 

be directed to Ron Farrar, U.S. Census 

Bureau, 8K145, Washington, DC 20233– 

6500, (301) 763–6782 or Bill Samples, 

U.S. Census Bureau, 8K045, 

Washington, DC 20233–6500, (301) 763– 

7175. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract 

The Annual Services Report (ASR), 

previously named Service Annual 

Survey (SAS), produces annual 

nationwide estimates of revenue and 

expenses for service industries. These 

service industries include all or portions 

of the following North American 

Industry Classification System (NAICS) 

sectors: Utilities (NAICS 22); 

Transportation and Warehousing 

(NAICS 48 and 49); Information (NAICS 

51); Finance and Insurance (NAICS 52); 

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 

(NAICS 53); Professional, Scientific and 

Technical Services (NAICS 54); 

Administrative and Support and Waste 

Management and Remediation Services 

(NAICS 56); Educational Services 

(NAICS 61); Health Care and Social 

Assistance (NAICS 62); Arts, 

Entertainment, and Recreation (NAICS 

71); and Other Services (NAICS 81). 

For selected industries in Utilities; 

Transportation; Finance; Information; 

Professional, Scientific and Technical 

Services; Administrative Support and 

Waste Management and Remediation 

Services; and Educational Services, ASR 

produces estimates of revenue by 

detailed North American Product 

Classification System (NAPCS) 

products. Inventory estimates for 

selected industries in the Transportation 

and Information sectors are produced, 

as well as estimates of expanded 

revenues for selected industries across 

multiple sectors. For industries with a 

significant non-profit component, 

separate estimates are developed for 

taxable firms and organizations exempt 

from federal income tax. 

These data are needed to provide a 

sound statistical basis for the formation 

of policy by various governmental 

agencies. The Census Bureau is 

authorized by Title 13, United States 

Code, to conduct surveys necessary to 

furnish current data on subjects covered 

by the major censuses. These surveys 

provide continuing and timely national 

statistical data for the period between 

economic censuses. 

The Bureau of Economic Analysis, the 

primary Federal user of these annual 

program statistics, uses the information 

in developing the national income and 

product accounts, compiling benchmark 

and annual input-output tables, and 

computing Gross Domestic Product by 

industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics 

uses the data as inputs to its Producer 

Price Indexes and in developing 

productivity measurements. The Centers 

for Medicare and Medicaid Services use 

the data in the development of the 

National Health Expenditure Accounts. 

The Federal Communications 

Commission uses the data as a means 

for assessing FCC policy. The Coalition 

of Service Industries uses the data for 

general research and planning. Trade 

and professional organizations uses the 

data to analyze industry trends and 

benchmark their own statistical 

programs, develop forecasts, and 

evaluate regulatory requirements. The 

media uses the data for news reports 

and background information. Private 

businesses use the data to measure 

market share; analyze business 

potential; and plan investment 

decisions. The Census Bureau uses the 

data to provide new insight into 

changing structural and cost conditions 

that will impact the planning and 

design of future economic census 

questionnaires. Private industry also 

uses the data as a tool for marketing 

analysis. 

Data are collected from all of the 

largest firms and from a sample of 

small- and medium-sized businesses 

selected using a stratified sampling 

procedure. The samples are reselected 

periodically, generally at 5-year 

intervals. The largest firms continue to 

be canvassed when the sample is redrawn, while nearly all of the smalland medium-sized firms from the prior 

sample are replaced. We collect these 

data by using a mail-out/mail-back and 

online survey questionnaire. 

II. Method of Collection 

We collect this information by mail, 

Internet, fax, and telephone follow-up. 

III. Data 

OMB Control Number: 0607–0422. 

Form Numbers: The Annual Services 

Report program consists of 154 unique 

forms, which are too extensive to list 

here. 

Type of Review: Regular submission. 

Affected Public: Businesses or other 

for-profit organizations, not-for-profit 

institutions, Government hospitals and 

Federal Government. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

83,648. 

Estimated Time per Response: 3 to 6 

hours depending on form. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden 

Hours: 286,186. 

Estimated Total Annual Cost: 

$8,488,277. 

Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. 

Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C. 182, 224, 

and 225. 

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: January 13, 2012. 

Glenna Mickelson, 

Management Analyst, Office of the Chief 

Information Officer. 

[FR Doc. 2012–937 Filed 1–18–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–07–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

Foreign-Trade Zones Board 

[Docket 04–2012] 

Foreign-Trade Zone 230—Piedmont 

Triad Area, NC; Application for 

Reorganization Under Alternative Site 

Framework 

An application has been submitted to 

the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board 

(the Board) by the Piedmont Triad 

Partnership, grantee of FTZ 230, 

requesting authority to reorganize the 

zone under the alternative site 

framework (ASF) adopted by the Board 

(74 FR 1170, 1/12/09 (correction 74 FR 

3987, 1/22/09); 75 FR 71069–71070, 11/ 

22/10). The ASF is an option for 

grantees for the establishment or 

reorganization of general-purpose zones 

and can permit significantly greater 

flexibility in the designation of new 

‘‘usage-driven’’ FTZ sites for operators/ 

users located within a grantee’s ‘‘service 

area’’ in the context of the Board’s 

standard 2,000-acre activation limit for 

a general-purpose zone project. The 

application was submitted pursuant to 

the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as 

amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), and the 

regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 

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