95-26625. Reauthorization of the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as Amended, and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as Amended

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 207 (Thursday, October 26, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 54848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-26625]



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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Reauthorization of the National and Community Service Act of 
1990, as Amended, and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as 
Amended

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service invites 
written comments from the public regarding the reauthorization of the 
Corporation and of programs implemented under the National and 
Community Service Act of 1990, as amended by the National and Community 
Service Trust Act of 1993, 42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq., and the Domestic 
Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq. The 
statutory authorization for the Corporation and its programs expires on 
September 30, 1996. In order to contribute in a timely manner to 
Congressional reauthorization discussions, the Corporation is reviewing 
its statutory provisions and programs. To ensure an opportunity for 
public participation, the Corporation invites public comments.

DATES: Only written comments will be considered. Comments must be 
submitted on or before December 15, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Terry Russell, General 
Counsel, Corporation for National Service, 1201 New York Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Myung J. Lee, Associate General 
Counsel, Corporation for National Service, 1201 New York Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20525. Telephone: [phone], ext. 548.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Corporation is a government corporation 
that engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in community-based 
service. This service addresses the nation's education, public safety, 
human, and environmental needs by achieving direct and demonstrable 
results. In doing so, the Corporation fosters civic responsibility, 
strengthens the ties that bind us together as a people, and provides 
educational opportunity for those who make a substantial commitment to 
service.
    Pursuant to the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as 
amended, the Corporation makes grants to States, subdivisions of 
States, Indian tribes, U.S. Territories, public or private nonprofit 
organizations, Federal agencies and institutions of higher education to 
carry out service programs as part of AmeriCorps* National, AmeriCorps* 
State, Learn and Serve America (School and Community Based and Higher 
Education), or AmeriCorps* NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps).
    The Corporation also oversees programs implemented under the 
Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, including 
AmeriCorps* VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) and National 
Senior Service Corps (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP), Senior 
Companions, and Foster Grandparents) programs.
    In order to contribute in a timely manner to the discussions 
concerning the reauthorization of the Corporation and its programs, the 
Corporation invites public commentary on any aspect of the Corporation 
for National Service, its policies, and its programs. Specific 
statutory references are preferred, but are not necessary to the 
submission of comments. All comments will be considered but the 
Corporation will not be able to reply individually to each submitter.

    Dated: October 23, 1995.
Terry Russell,
General Counsel, Corporation for National and Community Service.
[FR Doc. 95-26625 Filed 10-25-95; 8:45 am]
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