80 FR 40993 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Redistricting Data Program
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Census Bureau Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 134 (July 14, 2015)
Census Bureau
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 134 (July 14, 2015)
| Page Range | 40993-40995 | |
| FR Document | 2015-17073 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 134 (Tuesday, July 14, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 40993-40995] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-17073] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Census Bureau Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Redistricting Data Program 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, submit written comments, on or before September 14, 2015. The deadline for states to notify the Census Bureau that they wish to participate in Phase 1, the Block Boundary Suggestion Project (BBSP), is December 15, 2015. 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 [email protected]). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions to James Whitehorne, U.S. Census Bureau, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233 (or via the Internet at [email protected]). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The mission of the Geography Division (GEO) within the Census Bureau is to plan, coordinate, and administer all geographic and cartographic activities needed to facilitate Census Bureau statistical programs throughout the United States and its territories. GEO manages programs that continuously update features, boundaries, addresses, and geographic entities in the Master Address File/Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) System. GEO, also, conducts research into geographic concepts, methods, and standards needed to facilitate Census Bureau data collection and dissemination programs. The Census Bureau is requesting a new collection to cover the five phases of the Redistricting Data Program (RDP) that was originally part of the Geographic Partnership Programs (GPPs) generic clearance. The Census Bureau requests a three-year clearance and a project specific Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number for RDP. GEO, in coordination with OMB is creating a separate clearance for this critical program. A project specific clearance allows the Census Bureau to provide RDP specific materials, burden hours, and procedures. The need to only provide RDP materials ensures the program phases are uninterrupted by other program clearances unrelated to RDP. The RDP specific clearance provides flexibility in the timing, allowing the program to establish the schedule for RDP clearance needs and renewal. Under the provisions of Title 13, Section 141(c) of the United States Code (U.S.C.), the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) is required to provide the ``officers or public bodies having initial responsibility for the legislative apportionment or districting of each state . . .'' with the opportunity to specify geographic areas (e.g., voting districts) for which they wish to receive Decennial Census population counts for the purpose of reapportionment or redistricting. By April 1 of the year following the Decennial Census, the Secretary is required to furnish the state officials or their designees with population counts for American Indian areas (AIAs), counties, cities, census blocks, and [[Page 40994]] state-specified congressional, legislative, and voting districts. The Census Bureau has issued an invitation to the officers or public bodies having initial responsibility for legislative reapportionment and redistricting, through the Census Redistricting Data Office (RDO), inviting states to identify a non-partisan liaison that will work directly with the Census Bureau on the 2020 Census RDP. Since the 1990 Census, participation in both the Census RDP Block Boundary Suggestion Project (BBSP) and Voting District Project (VTDP), 2020 Census RDP Phases 1 and 2 under Title 13, U.S.C., is voluntary on the part of each state. However, if states choose not to participate in Phase 1 and Phase 2, the Census Bureau cannot ensure that the 2020 Decennial Census tabulation geography will support the redistricting needs of their state. II. Method of Collection The RDP invites respondent participation in the following phases of the program: Phase 1: BBSP The purpose of the BBSP is to afford states the opportunity to identify non-standard features often used as electoral boundaries (such as a power line or stream, rather than a street centerline, which might divide voters into two districts) as Census block boundaries. The BBSP option affords the state liaison the opportunity to provide suggestions for 2020 Census tabulation block boundaries resulting in more meaningful block data for the state. Liaisons are able to work with local officials including county election officers and others to ensure local geography is represented in the 2020 Census tabulation block inventory. In addition, the liaison, on behalf of the state, will make suggestions for features not desirable as census tabulation blocks. By identifying undesirable features, the liaison may assist the Census Bureau in reducing the overall number of census tabulation blocks from the 2010 inventory. Beginning in late fall of 2015, states that choose to participate in Phase 1 will begin receiving guidelines and training for providing their suggestions for the 2020 Census tabulation blocks as well as their suggestions for exclusion of line segments for consideration in the final 2020 Census tabulation block inventory. For the first time, states will have the opportunity to review legal limits, such as county and incorporated place boundaries, as reported through the Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS). The Census Bureau conducts the BAS annually to update information about the legal boundaries and names of all governmental units. The alignment of the BAS with the BBSP will facilitate the cooperation between state and local government. A verification phase will occur in early 2017. Phase 2: VTDP The VTDP will provide the state liaison, on behalf of the state, to submit the voting districts (a generic term used to represent areas that administer elections such as precincts, election districts, wards, etc.) to the Census Bureau for representation in the 2020 Census Public Law 94-171 products (data and geographic products). Beginning in late 2017, states that choose to participate in VTDP will receive on a flow basis, geographic products that allow them the opportunity to update the Voting Districts (VTDs) for inclusion in the 2020 Census tabulation geography. State liaisons will continue to align their effort with updates from state and local government officials participating in the BAS. The VTD/BAS update and alignment will continue through spring of 2018. A verification phase will occur in early 2019 for states that participated in VTDP. Phase 3: Delivery of the 2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data By April 1, 2021, the Director of the Census Bureau will, in accordance with Title 13, U.S.C., furnish the Governor and state legislative leaders, both the majority and minority, with 2020 Census population counts for standard census tabulation areas (e.g., state, Congressional district, state legislative district, AIA, county, city, town, census tract, census block group, and census block) regardless of a state's participation in Phase 1 or 2. The Director of the Census Bureau will provide 2020 Census population counts for those states participating in Phase 2, for both the standard tabulation areas and for VTDs. For each state, this delivery will occur prior to general release and no later than April 1, 2021. Phase 4: Collection of Post-Census Redistricting Data Plans 2010 Census: As begun in 2011, the Census Bureau will solicit from each state the newly drawn legislative and Congressional district plans and prepares appropriate data sets based on the new districts. This effort will occur every two years in advance of the 2020 Census in order to update these boundaries with new or changed plans. A verification phase will occur with each update. 2020 Census: Beginning in 2021, the Census Bureau will solicit from each state the newly drawn legislative and Congressional district plans and prepares appropriate data sets based on the new districts. This effort will occur every two years in advance of the 2030 Census in order to update these boundaries with new or changed plans. A verification phase will occur with each update. Phase 5: Review of the 2020 Census RDP and Recommendations for the 2030 Census RDP As the final phase of the 2020 Census RDP, the Census Bureau will work with the states to conduct a thorough review of the RDP. The intent of this review, and the final report that results, is to provide guidance to the Secretary and the Census Bureau Director in planning the 2030 Census RDP. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0607-XXXX. Form Number: Not available at this time. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: All fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Maximum Number of Respondents for all Phases: 52. Estimated Time per Response Phase 1: BBSP Annotation: 124 hours. BBSP Verification: 62 hours. Estimated Time per Response Phase 2: VTDP Delineation: 248 hours. VTDP Verification: 124 hours. Estimated Time per Response Phase 4: 115th Congressional Districts (CDs) & State Legislative Districts (SLDs) Collection: 2 hours. 115th CDs & SLDs Verification: 2 hours. 116th CDs & SLDs Collection: 2 hours. 116th CDs & SLDs Verification: 2 hours. Estimated Burden Hours Phase 1: BBSP Annotation: 6,448 hours. BBSP Verification: 3,224 hours. Total Burden Hours: 9,672 hours. Estimated Burden Hours Phase 2: VTDP Delineation: 12,896 hours. VTDP Verification: 6,448 hours. Total Burden Hours: 19,344 hours. Estimated Burden Hours Phase 4: 115th CDs & SLDs Collection: 104 hours. 115th CDs & SLDs Verification: 104 hours. 116th CDs & SLDs Collection: 104 hours. 116th CDs & SLDs Verification: 104 hours. [[Page 40995]] Total Burden Hours: 416 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 29,432 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary. Census Bureau Legal Authority: Title 13, U.S.C., Sections 16, 141, and 193. 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. Summarization of comments submitted in response to this notice will be included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection. Comments will also become a matter of public record. Sheleen Dumas, Department PRA Lead, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2015-17073 Filed 7-13-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P
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and regulations of the U.S. Commission Midwestern Regional Office at the above collection instrument(s) and
on Civil Rights (Commission) and the email or street address. instructions to James Whitehorne, U.S.
Federal Advisory Committee Act that Census Bureau, 4600 Silver Hill Road,
Agenda
the Indiana Advisory Committee Washington, DC 20233 (or via the
(Committee) will hold a meeting on Roll Call and Approval of Minutes Internet at rdo@census.gov).
Tuesday, July 30, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. Discussion of Straw Poll Results and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
EDT for the purpose of discussing the Project Topic
results of a straw poll taken at the Discussion of Confirmed Project Plan I. Abstract
Committees June 30th meeting. The and Next Steps The mission of the Geography
Committee plans to vote on a future Open Comment Division (GEO) within the Census
project of study at this meeting based Adjournment Bureau is to plan, coordinate, and
upon the results of the poll. DATES: The meeting will be held on administer all geographic and
Members of the public can listen to Thursday, July 30, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. cartographic activities needed to
the discussion. This meeting is available EST. facilitate Census Bureau statistical
to the public through the following toll- PUBLIC CALL INFORMATION: programs throughout the United States
free call-in number: 888–329–8877, Dial: 888–329–8877 and its territories. GEO manages
conference ID: 6891670. Any interested Conference ID: 6891670 programs that continuously update
member of the public may call this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: features, boundaries, addresses, and
number and listen to the meeting. An Carolyn Allen at callen@usccr.gov or geographic entities in the Master
open comment period will be provided 312–353–8311. Address File/Topologically Integrated
to allow members of the public to make Geographic Encoding and Referencing
a statement as time allows. The Dated: July 8, 2015. (MAF/TIGER) System. GEO, also,
conference call operator will ask callers David Mussatt, conducts research into geographic
to identify themselves, the organization Chief, Regional Programs Unit. concepts, methods, and standards
they are affiliated with (if any), and an [FR Doc. 2015–17078 Filed 7–13–15; 8:45 am] needed to facilitate Census Bureau data
email address prior to placing callers BILLING CODE 6335–01–P collection and dissemination programs.
into the conference room. Callers can The Census Bureau is requesting a
expect to incur charges for calls they new collection to cover the five phases
initiate over wireless lines, and the DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE of the Redistricting Data Program (RDP)
Commission will not refund any that was originally part of the
incurred charges. Callers will incur no Census Bureau Geographic Partnership Programs
charge for calls they initiate over land- (GPPs) generic clearance. The Census
line connections to the toll-free Proposed Information Collection; Bureau requests a three-year clearance
telephone number. Persons with hearing Comment Request; Redistricting Data and a project specific Office of
impairments may also follow the Program Management and Budget (OMB) Control
proceedings by first calling the Federal AGENCY: U.S. Census Bureau, Number for RDP. GEO, in coordination
Relay Service at 1–800–977–8339 and Commerce. with OMB is creating a separate
providing the Service with the clearance for this critical program. A
ACTION: Notice.
conference call number and conference project specific clearance allows the
ID number. SUMMARY: The Department of Census Bureau to provide RDP specific
Member of the public are also entitled Commerce, as part of its continuing materials, burden hours, and
to submit written comments; the effort to reduce paperwork and procedures. The need to only provide
comments must be received in the respondent burden, invites the general RDP materials ensures the program
regional office by August 30, 2015. public and other Federal agencies to phases are uninterrupted by other
Written comments may be mailed to the take this opportunity to comment on program clearances unrelated to RDP.
Midwestern Regional Office, U.S. proposed and/or continuing information The RDP specific clearance provides
Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. collections, as required by the flexibility in the timing, allowing the
Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, program to establish the schedule for
60615. They may also be faxed to the Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. RDP clearance needs and renewal.
Commission at (312) 353–8324, or 3506(c)(2)(A)). Under the provisions of Title 13,
emailed to Administrative Assistant, Section 141(c) of the United States Code
Carolyn Allen at callen@usccr.gov. DATES: To ensure consideration, submit (U.S.C.), the Secretary of Commerce
Persons who desire additional written comments, on or before (Secretary) is required to provide the
information may contact the September 14, 2015. The deadline for ‘‘officers or public bodies having initial
Midwestern Regional Office at (312) states to notify the Census Bureau that responsibility for the legislative
353–8311. they wish to participate in Phase 1, the apportionment or districting of each
Records generated from this meeting Block Boundary Suggestion Project state . . .’’ with the opportunity to
may be inspected and reproduced at the (BBSP), is December 15, 2015. specify geographic areas (e.g., voting
Midwestern Regional Office, as they ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments districts) for which they wish to receive
become available, both before and after to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Decennial Census population counts for
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the meeting. Records of the meeting will Paperwork Clearance Officer, the purpose of reapportionment or
be available via www.facadatabase.gov Department of Commerce, Room 6616, redistricting.
under the Commission on Civil Rights, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., By April 1 of the year following the
Indiana Advisory Committee link. Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Decennial Census, the Secretary is
Persons interested in the work of this Internet at jjessup@doc.gov). required to furnish the state officials or
Committee are directed to the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: their designees with population counts
Commission’s Web site, http:// Direct requests for additional for American Indian areas (AIAs),
www.usccr.gov, or may contact the information or copies of the information counties, cities, census blocks, and
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Total Burden Hours: 416 hours. are required to apply for EDA Unless comments are received, the
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 29,432 investment assistance under its Public new system of records will become
hours. Works, Economic Adjustment, effective as proposed on the date of
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Technical Assistance, Research, and publication of a subsequent notice in
Public: $0. Planning Programs. This collection of the Federal Register.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. information is required to ensure that ADDRESSES: You may submit written
Census Bureau Legal Authority: Title the application meets the requirements comments by any of the following
13, U.S.C., Sections 16, 141, and 193. for EDA assistance set out in EDA’s methods:
IV. Request for Comments regulations at 13 CFR Chapter III. Email: Essex.Brown@nist.gov. Include
Affected Public: Not-for-profit ‘‘Privacy Act COMMERCE/NIST–8,
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether institutions; Federal government; State, Child Care Subsidy Program Records’’
the proposed collection of information local, or tribal government. in the subtext of the message.
is necessary for the proper performance Frequency: On occasion. Fax: (301) 948–6107, marked to the
of the functions of the agency, including Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. attention of Essex W. Brown.
whether the information shall have This information collection request Mail: Essex W. Brown, National
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow Institute of Standards and Technology,
agency’s estimate of the burden the instructions to view Department of 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD
(including hours and cost) of the Commerce collections currently under 20899, Building 101, Room A224, (301)–
proposed collection of information; (c) review by OMB. 975–3801.
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and Written comments and
clarity of the information to be FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
recommendations for the proposed
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the Kaitlyn Kemp, National Institute of
information collection should be sent
burden of the collection of information Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau
within 30 days of publication of this
on respondents, including through the Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899,
notice to OIRA_Submission@
use of automated collection techniques Building 101, Room A123, (301) 975–
omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806.
or other forms of information 3319.
technology. Sheleen Dumas,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
Summarization of comments Department PRA Lead, Office of the Chief notice announces the Department of
submitted in response to this notice will Information Officer.
Commerce’s (Department) proposal for a
be included in the request for OMB [FR Doc. 2015–17196 Filed 7–13–15; 8:45 am] new system of records under the Privacy
approval of this information collection. BILLING CODE 3510–34–P Act of 1974 for Child Care Subsidy
Comments will also become a matter of Program Records. The Child Care
public record. Subsidy Program Records is a new
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE system established to verify NIST
Sheleen Dumas,
[Docket No. 150619535–5535–01] employees’ eligibility for child care
Department PRA Lead, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
subsidies.
Privacy Act of 1974, New System of
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AGENCY: U.S. Department of Commerce, SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
National Institute of Standards and None
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Technology.
SYSTEM NAME:
ACTION: Notice of Proposed New Privacy
Submission for OMB Review; Act System of Records. COMMERCE/NIST–8, Child Care
Comment Request Subsidy Program Records.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
The Department of Commerce will SYSTEM LOCATION:
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, Title
submit to the Office of Management and National Institute of Standards and
5 United States Code (U.S.C.) 552(e)(4)
Budget (OMB) for clearance the Technology (NIST) Child Care Subsidy
and (11); and Office of Management and
following proposal for collection of Program Manager, Office of Human
Budget (OMB) Circular A–130,
information under the provisions of the Resources Management, 100 Bureau
Appendix 1, ‘‘Federal Agency
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Drive, Room 1720, Gaithersburg, MD
Responsibilities for Maintaining
Chapter 35). 20899.
Records About Individuals,’’ the
Agency: Economic Development
Department of Commerce is issuing this CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE
Administration.
Title: Application Forms for EDA notice of its intent to establish a new SYSTEM:
Investment Assistance. system of records entitled Employees of NIST who voluntarily
OMB Control Number: 0610–0094. ‘‘COMMERCE/NIST–8, Child Care apply for child care subsidies.
Form Number(s): ED–900, ED–900A, Subsidy Program Records.’’ This action
ED–900B, ED–900C, ED–900D, ED– is being taken to update the Privacy Act CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
900E, ED–900F, ED–900P. notice and Department of Commerce, Application forms for a child care
Notice to Amend All Privacy Act subsidy may contain personal
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Type of Request: Regular submission;
Revision of a currently approved System of Records. We invite the public information, including employee’s
collection. to comment on the items noted in this name, Social Security Number, grade,
Number of Respondents: 1672. publication. The purpose of this system home phone number, home address,
Average Hours per Response: 13 of records is to verify NIST employees’ email address, total income, number of
hours, 28 minutes. eligibility for child care subsidies. dependent children, and number of
Burden Hours: 22,512. DATES: To be considered, written children on whose behalf the employee
Needs and Uses: The Application comments must be submitted on or is applying for a subsidy, information
Forms for EDA Investment Assistance before August 13, 2015. on any tuition assistance received from
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| Dates | To ensure consideration, submit written comments, on or before September 14, 2015. The deadline for states to notify the Census Bureau that they wish to participate in Phase 1, the Block Boundary Suggestion Project (BBSP), is December 15, 2015. | |
| Contact | Direct requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions to James Whitehorne, U.S. Census Bureau, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233 (or via the Internet at [email protected]). | |
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