[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 203 (Thursday, October 21, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 56772]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-27535]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Revision of Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment
Request
AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service
(hereinafter the ``Corporation''), as part of its continuing effort to
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. Sec. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps
to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format,
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized,
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of
collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. This
form is available in alternate formats. Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 606-
5256 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, Monday
through Friday.
Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning the
revision of its AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application, Part A and Part
B. The application is used by the Corporation in selecting
AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsors. Copies of this information collection
request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the
ADDRESSES section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section by December 20, 1999.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Corporation for National and Community
Service, Office of AmeriCorps*VISTA, Attn: Rosezina Dunn, 1201 New York
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20525.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosezina Dunn (202) 606-5000, ext.
244.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comment Request
The Corporation is particularly interested in comments which:
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the
Corporation, including whether the information will have practical
utility;
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submissions of responses.
Background
The AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application, Part A and Part B is used
by the Corporation in the selection of AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsors and in
the approval of both new and the renewal of AmeriCorps*VISTA projects.
Current Action
The Corporation seeks public comment on the AmeriCorps*VISTA
Project Application, Part A and Part B. This application is being
resubmitted for re-approval for a new 3-year period. The project
application is submitted in order for projects to receive Federal
assistance either in the form of an AmeriCorps*VISTA member, or grant
of funds to support a project approved for members. It is used by
potential project sponsors, as well as continuing previously approved
projects.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: The AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application, Part A and Part B.
OMB Number: 3045-0038.
Agency Number: CNS 1421 and CNS 1421B.
Affected Public: All eligible public and private non-profit
organizations.
Total Respondents: 2,200.
Frequency: Part A is completed initially when the project is being
developed. Part B is completed for each renewal year.
Average Time Per Response: 15 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 33,00 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a
matter of public record.
Dated: October 18, 1999.
Thomasenia P. Duncan,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 99-27535 Filed 10-20-99; 8:45 am]
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