Notice2022-05795
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Certification of Identity (Form BC-300)
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Published
March 18, 2022
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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 revision of the Certification of Identity (Form BC-300) as a Common Form, prior to the submission of the information collection request (ICR) to OMB for approval.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 53 (Friday, March 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15363-15365]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05795]
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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; Certification of Identity (Form BC-300)
AGENCY: Census Bureau, Department of 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 revision of the Certification of Identity (Form BC-300) as a
Common Form, 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 May 17, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by
email to <<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e98a8c879a9c9ac78c8f868088a98a8c879a9c9ac78e869f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2241474c5157510c47444d4b436241474c5157510c454d54">[email protected]</span></a>>. Please reference ``Certification of
Identity (Form BC-300)'' in the subject line of your comments. You may
also submit comments, identified by Docket Number USBC-2022-0005, 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 Vernon E. Curry, Chief, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act
Officer, U.S. Census Bureau, at 301-763-7325,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bbcddec9d5d4d595de95d8cec9c9c2fbd8ded5c8cec895dcd4cd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b6c0d3c4d8d9d898d398d5c3c4c4cff6d5d3d8c5c3c598d1d9c0">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Census Bureau's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Office
receives an estimated 250 Privacy Act requests annually. In order to
protect the public's privacy and adhere to Privacy regulations, the
Census Bureau's FOIA Office developed the Certification of Identity
(Form BC-300) to assist with accurately identifying and providing
personnel records to requesters. The Form BC-300 asks requesters to
provide general information such as name, address, date of birth
(D.O.B), description of the request, etc. The form provides added
protection in managing sensitive records regulated under the Privacy
Act. This form will be hosted by the Census Bureau as a Common Form.
II. Method of Collection
The Privacy Act of 1974 (the Privacy Act), as amended, 5 U.S.C.
552a, establishes a code of fair information practices that governs the
collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of information about
individuals that is maintained in systems of records by federal
agencies. Regulations at 15 CFR part 4, subpart B prescribe how an
individual must make a request for access to his or her own personal
records to the Census Bureau under the Privacy Act. Generally, one may
submit a request for access to his or her own personal records by
appearing in person, electronically through the FOIA public website, or
by writing to the Census FOIA Office. The regulations require that the
requestor describe the records in enough detail to enable Census Bureau
personnel to locate the applicable system of records containing the
information with a reasonable amount of effort. 15 CFR 4.4(c). A
request made under the Privacy Act should include the information
listed at 15 CFR 4.24(b), including whenever possible, a description of
the records sought, the time periods they were compiled, and the name
or identifying number of each system of records where they are kept.
Furthermore, requestor must provide documentation or proof of identity.
15 CFR 4.24(d). These documents include information such as the
requestor's full name, current address, D.O.B, and place of birth, and
where required, a notarized or sworn statement of identity. All Privacy
Act requests not made in person must contain a verification of identity
that either is notarized or signed under penalty of perjury. 15 CFR
4.24(d). The Census Bureau is prohibited by federal law from disclosing
any information contained in the records, except upon written request
from the person to whom the information pertains or to a legal
representative.
The Form BC-300 is used to collect general information in order to
sufficiently identify a respondent to ensure accurate records are
provided to the right person as stated in 15 CFR 4.24(d). The Form BC-
300 asks for name, address, D.O.B., description of request, and
signature, in accordance with 15 CFR 4.24(d). The form explains the
purpose and includes the Privacy Act Statement, the disclosure
statement, the authorities under which the Census Bureau is authorized
to collect the information, and an explanation of burden to the
requester. The Form BC-300 is a ``public use'' form meaning that this
form is used for all public and internal agency requests for personal
records.
The Form BC-300 is accessible electronically and is printable. The
Census Bureau plans to develop the form as a fillable form that can be
submitted online to help minimize the requester's processing time for
filling out and submitting the form. The Census Bureau will receive all
Form BC-300s either electronically submitted through the Census FOIA
website, <a href="http://FOIAonline.gov">FOIAonline.gov</a>, by fax, or via postal mail. In all
circumstances, proper identification of the requestor must be obtained
to ensure distribution of accurate records to the correct individuals.
Providing this information is voluntary; however, if not provided, the
Census Bureau will be unable to provide the requested personal records.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0607-1018.
Form Number(s): Form BC-300.
Type of Review: Regular submission, Request for a Revision of a
Currently Approved Collection, as a Common Form.
Affected Public: Individuals requesting the release of his or her
own records.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 250 (annual respondents).
Estimated Time per Response: 6 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 25.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $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.)
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: In accordance with 15 CFR part 4, subpart B, the
U.S. Census Bureau requires the submission of sufficient information to
identify individuals that submit requests by mail or otherwise not in
person under the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. Section 552a.
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,
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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. 2022-05795 Filed 3-17-22; 8:45 am]
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