Notice2021-28165
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; U.S. Census-Age Search
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Published
December 28, 2021
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Commerce DepartmentCensus Bureau
Abstract
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment on the proposed extension, of U.S. Census--Age Search, prior to the submission of the information collection request (ICR) to OMB for approval.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73729-73730]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28165]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Census Bureau
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; U.S. Census--Age Search
AGENCY: Census Bureau, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment on the
proposed extension, of U.S. Census--Age Search, prior to the submission
of the information collection request (ICR) to OMB for approval.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before February 28, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#046061666b76656c2a6e6b6c6a776b6a4467616a7771772a636b72"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0f6b6a6d607d6e6721656067617c60614f6c6a617c7a7c21686079">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference U.S. Census--Age
Search in the subject line of your comments. You may also submit
comments, identified by Docket Number USBC-0607-0117, to the Federal e-
Rulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. All comments received
are part of the public record. No comments will be posted to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> for public viewing until after the comment period
has closed. Comments will generally be posted without change. All
Personally Identifiable Information (for example, name and address)
voluntarily submitted by the commenter may be publicly accessible. Do
not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or
protected information. You may submit attachments to electronic
comments in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF file formats.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed
to Debbie Johnson, Chief, Fiscal Services Office, National Processing
Center. Ms. Johnson can be reached by telephone on 812-218-3053 or by
email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9efafbfcf1ecfff6b0f4f1f6f0edf1f0defdfbf0edebedb0f9f1e8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0f6b6a6d607d6e6721656067617c60614f6c6a617c7a7c21686079">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Census Bureau proposes an extension of the Age Search Service
Program. The Age Search is a service provided by the U.S. Census Bureau
for persons who need official transcripts of personal data as proof of
age for pensions, retirement plans, Medicare, and Social Security. The
transcripts are also used as proof of citizenship to obtain passports
or to provide evidence of family relationship for rights of
inheritance. The Age Search forms are used by the public in order to
provide the Census Bureau with the necessary information to conduct a
search of historical population decennial census records in order to
provide the requested transcript. The Age Search service is self-
supporting and is funded by the fees collected from the individuals
requesting the service.
II. Method of Collection
The Form BC-600, Application for Search of Census Records, is a
paper public-use form that is submitted by applicants requesting
information from the decennial census records. This application form is
available online in PDF format for individuals to download and
complete. Applicants must enclose the appropriate fee by check or money
order with the completed and signed Form BC-600 or BC-600(SP) and
return by mail to the U.S. Census Bureau, Post Office Box 1545,
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47131.
The Form BC-649 (L), which is called a Not Found Letter, advises
the applicant that the search for information from the census records
was unsuccessful. The BC-658 (L) is sent to the applicant when
insufficient information has been received on which to base a search of
the census records. These two forms request additional information from
the applicant to aid in the search of census records.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0607-0117.
Form Number(s): BC-600, BC-600(SP), BC-649(L), and BC-658(L).
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Type of Review: Regular submission, Request for an Extension.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: Total 2,885 respondents.
BC-600 2,426 respondents
BC-649(L) 449 respondents
BC-658(L) 10 respondents
Estimated Time Per Response:
BC-600 12 minutes
BC-649(L) 6 minutes
BC-658(L) 6 minutes
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 531 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $167,394. The Age Search
processing fee is $65.00 per case. An additional charge of $20 per case
for expedited requests requiring results within one day is also
available. It is expected that 485 individuals will request the
expedited service.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., section 8.
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy
of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include, or summarize, each comment in our
request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address,
phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information
in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--
including your personal identifying information--may be made publicly
available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold
your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2021-28165 Filed 12-27-21; 8:45 am]
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