To
assist census data users in the access to and use of published and
unpublished data through information provided in newsletters, on-line
catalogs, conferences and training courses; design new informational
and data products to meet user needs; develop user-oriented educational
and training materials; provide assistance for locally sponsored
conferences or workshops; assist customers with the selection of
appropriate products; take and fulfill orders from customers; and
improve dissemination of statistical data to data users.
TYPES
OF ASSISTANCE:
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Dissemination of Technical Information. Place Cursor Here for Definition
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USES
AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
(1)
Assistance for locally sponsored conferences or workshops on the
censuses and other Census Bureau programs--arrangements must be
mutually agreeable; (2) consultation on problems associated with
using Census Bureau products; and (3) descriptive reports, brochures,
and Internet-site information (address: http://www.census.gov/)
concerning Census Bureau programs, products, and their uses.
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant
Eligibility: Materials and consultation at the
Census Bureau are available to any requester. Officials of Federal,
State, and Local Governments, universities, community organizations,
and the private sector are eligible for Census Bureau-sponsored
data user training; there may be a nominal fee. Also, see information
about State Data Centers presented under program 11.004, Census
Intergovernmental Services, in the Catalog, and at (http://www.census.gov.sdc/www/sdctxt.html).
Pre-application
Coordination: None. This program is excluded
from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application
Procedure: By written request.
Award
Procedure: Not applicable.
Deadlines:
Not applicable.
Range
of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable.
Appeals:
Not applicable.
Renewals:
Not applicable.
ASSISTANCE
CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula
and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.
Length
and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.
POST
ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
None.
Audits:
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised,
June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit
Organizations." Nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance
of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a
program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities
that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt
from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted
in Circular No. A-133.
Published biweekly newsletters via e-mail and the Internet for the
public. Conducted occasional seminars on Census and other statistical
resources, and specialized workshops and training courses on Census
2000 programs and products, Economic Census activities, American
Community Survey programs and products and other subjects. Both
Census headquarters and regional office staff participated in such
conferences and workshops. Publication of guides, pamphlets, and
other reference material and sale of data products.
REGULATIONS,
GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
Publication order forms for reports on data files resulting from
census and special surveys, no charge. Selected informational publications:
Census Product Update (biweeky online and e-mailed newsletter),
no charge; information about training courses, no charge; online
electronic sales catalog site. Please contact the Customer Services
Center (301 763-4636) for ordering information, or check "Catalog"
on the Internet site (http://www.census.gov).
INFORMATION
CONTACTS:
Regional
or Local Office: See list of 12 U.S. Census
Bureau Regional Offices at http://www.census.gov/field/www/.
Headquarters
Office: For information about training opportunities,
contact the Marketing Services Office, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington,
DC 20233. Telephone: 301-457-4081. For free materials and ordering
information for priced products, please contact: Customer Services
Center, Marketing Services Office, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington,
D.C. 20233. Telephone: 301-763-INFO (4636).
