[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 82 (Friday, April 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18545-18546]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10408]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of the Census


Current Population Survey (CPS) Voting and Registration 
Supplement; Proposed Agency Information Collection Activity; Comment 
Request

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: Submit written comments on or before June 25, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, Acting 
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 
5327, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Julia Williams, Bureau of the Census, FOB 3, Room 
3340, Washington, DC 20233- 8400, (301) 457-3806.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The U.S. Census Bureau is requesting clearance for the collection 
of data concerning the Voting and Registration Supplement to be 
conducted in conjunction with the November 1996 Current Population 
Survey (CPS). Title 13, United States Code, Section 182; and Title 29, 
United States Code, Sections 1-9, authorize the collection of this 
information. The Census Bureau sponsors these questions, which have 
been collected biennially in the CPS since 1964.
    This survey has provided statistical information for tracking 
historical trends of voter and nonvoter characteristics in each 
Presidential and/or Congressional election since 1964. The data 
collected from the November supplement relates demographic 
characteristics (age, sex, race, education, occupation, and income) to 
voting and nonvoting behavior. The November CPS supplement is the only 
source of data that provides a comprehensive set of voter and nonvoter 
characteristics distinct from independent surveys, media polls, or 
other outside agencies. Federal, state, and local election officials 
use these data to formulate policies relating to the voting and 
registration process. College institutions, political party committees, 
research groups, and other private organizations also use the voting 
and registration data.

II. Method of Collection

    The voting and registration information will be collected by both 
personal visit and telephone interviews in conjunction with the regular 
November CPS interviewing. All interviews are conducted using computer-
assisted interviewing.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0607-0466.
    Form Number: There are no forms. We conduct all interviewing on 
computers.
    Type of Review: Regular.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 48,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1.2 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 960.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $250,000.

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

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(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: April 23, 1996.
Linda Engelmeier,
Acting Department Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 96-10408 Filed 4-25-96; 8:45 a.m.]
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