83 FR 32832 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Annual Capital Expenditures Survey
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Census Bureau Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 136 (July 16, 2018)
Census Bureau
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 136 (July 16, 2018)
| Page Range | 32832-32833 | |
| FR Document | 2018-15070 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 136 (Monday, July 16, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 32832-32833] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-15070] ======================================================================== Notices Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 136 / Monday, July 16, 2018 / Notices [[Page 32832]] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Census Bureau Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Annual Capital Expenditures Survey 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. DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be submitted on or before September 14, 2018. 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 PRAcomments@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Valerie Mastalski, U.S. Census Bureau, Room HQ- 8K073, Washington, DC 20233; (301) 763-3317 (or via the internet at Valerie.Cherry.Mastalski@census.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The U.S. Census Bureau plans to conduct the 2018 through 2020 Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES). This survey collects data on fixed assets and depreciation, sales and receipts, capitalized computer software, and capital expenditures for new and used structures and equipment. The ACES is the sole source of detailed comprehensive statistics on actual business spending for private non-farm companies, organizations, and associations operating in the United States. Both employer and nonemployer companies are included in the survey. The Bureau of Economic Analysis is the primary Federal user of ACES data. BEA relies on ACES data to refine and evaluate annual estimates of investment in structures and equipment in the national income and product accounts, compile annual input-output tables, and compute gross domestic product by industry. The Federal Reserve Board uses these data to improve estimates of investment indicators for monetary policy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics uses these data to improve estimates of capital stocks for productivity analysis. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services use these data for developing estimates of investment in private health care structures and equipment as a part of the National Health Expenditure Accounts. Industry analysts use these data for market analysis, economic forecasting, identifying business opportunities, product development, and business planning. Planned changes from the previous ACES are the elimination of detailed capital expenditures by type of structure and type of equipment. These data are collected in years ending in -2 and -7, concurrently with the Economic Census. They are not in scope of this notice, which covers ACES data collection for 2018 through 2020. The Census Bureau does plan to add questions on the dollar value of new and used robotics expenditures beginning with the 2018 survey. These questions will gauge prevalence of robotics use by detail North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) industries. II. Method of Collection The initial mailing will include a letter instructing respondents to report online. The Census Bureau eliminated the use of paper forms with the 2016 ACES. The electronic reporting system provides a cost- effective and user-friendly method to collect data from companies. The Census Bureau will supply companies with a unique authentication code for the electronic reporting tool. Respondents will have the option of printing out a worksheet that lists all of the questions. Respondents will be able to print the worksheet to use as a guide to respond or can print the worksheet after completing the questionnaire as a record of their response. The online reporting instrument is tailored to the company's diversity of operations and number of industries with payroll. Employer companies will complete the ACE-1 electronic reporting instrument and nonemployers will complete the ACE-2 electronic reporting instrument. Companies will be asked to respond to the survey within 30 days of the initial mailing. The Census Bureau will use reminder letters and/or telephone calls to encourage participation of companies that have not responded within 30 days. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0607-0782. Form Number: ACE-1 and ACE-2. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Private, non-farm businesses or other for-profit organizations; non-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: Approximately 70,127 (50,127 employer companies, and 20,000 nonemployer businesses). Estimated Time per Response: The average for all respondents is 2.27 hours. For employer companies completing form ACE-1, the range is 2 to 17 hours, averaging 2.78 hours. For companies completing form ACE- 2, the range is less than 1 hour to 2 hours, averaging 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 159,134 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost: $0. (This is not the cost of respondents' time, but the indirect costs respondents may incur for such things as purchases of specialized software or hardware needed to report, or expenditures for accounting or records maintenance services required specifically by the collection.) Respondents' Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: Title 13 United States Code, Sections 131 and 182. 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 [[Page 32833]] 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. 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proposed collection of information; (c) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: at a minimum, in significant delays in
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and Sahra Park-Su, U.S. Department of entering the facility.
clarity of the information to be Commerce (202) 482–2811. For more Dated: July 11, 2018.
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the information about the section 232 Earl Comstock,
burden of the collection of information program, including the regulations and
Director, Office of Policy and Strategic
on respondents, including through the the text of previous investigations, see Planning, U.S. Department of Commerce.
use of automated collection techniques www.bis.doc.gov/232.
[FR Doc. 2018–15193 Filed 7–12–18; 11:15 am]
or other forms of information SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the
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technology. Federal Register of May 30, 2018, the
Comments submitted in response to Secretary of Commerce (‘‘Secretary’’)
this notice will be summarized and/or invited interested parties to submit DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
included in the request for OMB written comments, data, analyses, or
approval of this information collection; other information pertinent to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board
they also will become a matter of public Department of Commerce’s investigation
record. [S–71–2018]
under section 232 of the Trade
Sheleen Dumas, Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 Approval of Subzone Status; VF
Departmental Lead PRA Officer, Office of the U.S.C. 1862), to determine the effects on Outdoor, LLC; Ontario, Santa Fe
Chief Information Officer. the national security of imports of Springs and Corona, California
[FR Doc. 2018–15070 Filed 7–13–18; 8:45 am]
automobiles, including cars, SUVs, vans
and light trucks, and automotive parts On May 9, 2018, the Executive
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(83 FR 24735). In the notice, the Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones
Secretary also announced that the (FTZ) Board docketed an application
Department will be holding a public submitted by the Port of Long Beach,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
hearing on the investigation on July 19 grantee of FTZ 50, requesting subzone
Public Hearing on Section 232 National and 20, 2018. Only 45 requests to testify status subject to the existing activation
Security Investigation of Imports of were received. Because these requests limit of FTZ 50, on behalf of VF
Automobiles, Including Cars, SUVs, can all be accommodated on a single Outdoor, LLC, in Ontario, Santa Fe
Vans and Light Trucks, and day, the second day of the hearing Springs and Corona, California.
Automotive Parts; Change of Date for originally scheduled for July 20, 2018 is The application was processed in
the Public Hearing cancelled. accordance with the FTZ Act and
The hearing will be held on July 19 Regulations, including notice in the
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Commerce. only and will take place from 8:30 a.m.- Federal Register inviting public
ACTION: Change of date for public 5:30 p.m. The location of the hearing comment (83 FR 22441, May 15, 2018).
hearing. remains unchanged at the Department of The FTZ staff examiner reviewed the
Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue application and determined that it
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce NW, Washington DC, 20230. meets the criteria for approval. Pursuant
is cancelling one of the days of the two- to the authority delegated to the FTZ
day public hearing associated with the Procedures for Attending the Hearing Board Executive Secretary (15 CFR Sec.
notice of request for public comments The hearing is open to the general 400.36(f)), the application to establish
and public hearing that appeared in the public and seating is on a first-come- Subzone 50R was approved on July 10,
Federal Register on May 30, 2018. In first served basis. We anticipate a high 2018, subject to the FTZ Act and the
the notice, the Department encouraged volume of interest and encourage all Board’s regulations, including Section
interested public participants to members of public wishing to attend, to 400.13, and further subject to FTZ 50’s
participate in a hearing for the arrive early and be prepared to go 2,000-acre activation limit.
investigation assist the Department in through a security screening. You must Dated: July 10, 2018.
determining whether imports of present a valid form of identification Elizabeth Whiteman,
automobiles, including cars, SUVs, vans such as a driver’s license, passport, or
and light trucks, and automotive parts Acting Executive Secretary.
state issued ID. [FR Doc. 2018–15113 Filed 7–13–18; 8:45 am]
threaten to impair the national security The main entrance of the Department
and in recommending remedies if such of Commerce is on 14th Street NW.
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a threat is found to exist. The hearing between Pennsylvania Avenue and
was originally scheduled for July 19 and Constitution Avenue, across from the
20. Only 45 requests to testify were DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Ronald Reagan Building. Upon entering
received. Because these requests can all the building, please go through security International Trade Administration
be accommodated on a single day, the and check in at the guard’s desk. DOC
second day of the hearing originally [A–570–929]
staff will meet and escort visitors to the
scheduled for July 20 is cancelled. The auditorium.
hearing will be held on July 19 only. Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes
Non-U.S. Citizens Please Note: All From the People’s Republic of China:
The hearing will begin at 8:30 a.m. and foreign national visitors who do not
will end at 5:30 p.m. The location of the Final Results of Antidumping Duty
have permanent resident status and who Administrative Review; 2016–2017
hearing remains unchanged. wish to attend the hearing must contact
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
DATES: The public hearing will be held Autos232@doc.gov by 12 p.m., July 16. AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
on July 19, 2018, beginning at 8:30 a.m. You will then be asked to provide International Trade Administration,
local time and concluding at 5:30 p.m. additional information. Please also bring Department of Commerce.
local time. a copy of your passport on the day of SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
ADDRESSES: The public hearing will be the hearing to serve as identification. (Commerce) determines that Fushun
held at 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Failure to provide the requested Jinly Petrochemical Carbon Co., Ltd.
Washington DC, 20230. information prior to arrival will result, (Fushun Jinly) did not make sales of
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| Contact | Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Valerie Mastalski, U.S. Census Bureau, Room HQ- 8K073, Washington, DC 20233; (301) 763-3317 (or via the internet at [email protected]). | |
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