[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 184 (Wednesday, September 23, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50890-50891]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-25391]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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.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.
Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning the
development of 4 new program progress reports. The 4 new progress
reports are: (1) Progress Report for AmeriCorps*Indian Tribes or
Territory Programs; (2)Progress Report for AmeriCorps*State Program or
National Direct Operating Site; (3) Progress Report for
AmeriCorps*National Parent Organizations or State Commission; and (4)
AmeriCorps Education Awards Program Progress Report. This notice
combines all four new progress reports into one notice for public
comments.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section by November 23, 1998.
The Corporation is particularly interested in comments that:
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;
Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity
of the information to be collected; and
Propose ways to 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.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Corporation for National and Community
Service, Attn: Peter Heinaru, Director, AmeriCorps*State and National,
1201 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20525.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosa Harrison (202) 606-5000, x433.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Progress Report for AmeriCorps*Indian Tribes or Territory
Programs
A. Background
The information being collected in these reports has previously
been collected using draft copies of similar forms. These forms have
been developed with significant input from AmeriCorps grantees and in
many cases mirror those used by grantees to collect information from
their sub-grantees, in some instances on a more frequent basis.
B. Current Action
This information will be submitted tri-annually to the Corporation
for review and analysis. The information will be used to track progress
toward objectives, monitor other aspects of program performance,
identify training and technical assistance needs, and provide
information for dissemination to Corporation stakeholders, including
Congress.
Type of Review: New Request.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: Progress Report for AmeriCorps*Indian Tribes or Territory
Programs.
OMB Number: None.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: All approved Indian Tribes and Territory
AmeriCorps Programs.
Total Respondents: 15 grantees.
Frequency: 3 times a year.
Average Time Per Response: 3 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 135 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $140.13.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $2,102.
II. Progress Report for AmeriCorps*State Program or National Direct
Operating Site
A. Background
The information being collected in these reports has previously
been collected using draft copies of similar forms. These forms have
been developed with significant input from AmeriCorps grantees and in
many cases mirror those used by grantees to collect information from
their sub-grantees, in some instances on a more frequent basis.
B. Current Action
This information will be submitted tri-annually to the Corporation
for review and analysis. The information will be used to track progress
toward objectives, monitor other aspects of program performance,
identify training and technical assistance needs, and provide
information for dissemination to Corporation stakeholders, including
Congress.
Type of Review: New Request.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: Progress Report for AmeriCorps*State Program or National
Direct Operating Site.
OMB Number: None.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: All approved AmeriCorps*State Program/National
Direct Operating Sites.
Total Respondents: 650.
Frequency: 3 times a year.
Average Time Per Response: 3 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 5850 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $138.42.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $89,973.
III. Progress Report for AmeriCorps*National Parent Organization or
State Commission
A. Background
The information being collected in these reports has previously
been collected using draft copies of similar forms. These forms have
been developed with significant input from AmeriCorps grantees and in
many cases mirror those used by grantees to collect information from
their sub-grantees, in some instances on a more frequent basis.
B. Current Action
This information will be submitted tri-annually to the Corporation
for review and analysis. The information will be used to track progress
toward objectives, monitor other aspects of program performance,
identify training and technical assistance needs, and provide
information for dissemination to Corporation stakeholders, including
Congress.
Type of Review: New Request.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: Progress Report for AmeriCorps*National Parent Organizations
or State Commissions.
OMB Number: None.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: All approved AmeriCorps*National Parent
Organizations or State Commissions.
Total Respondents: 70.
Frequency: 3 times a year.
Average Time Per Response: 5 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,050 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $230.13.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $16,109.10.
IV. Progress Report for AmeriCorps Education Awards Program
A. Background
The information being collected in these reports has previously
been collected using draft copies of similar forms.
B. Current Action
This information will be submitted tri-annually to the Corporation
for review and analysis. The information will be used to track progress
toward objectives, monitor other aspects of program performance,
identify training and technical assistance needs, and provide
information for dissemination to Corporation stakeholders, including
Congress.
Type of Review: New Request.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: Progress Report for AmeriCorps Education Awards Program.
OMB Number: None.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: All approved AmeriCorps Education Awards Program
sponsors.
Total Respondents: 200.
Frequency: 3 times a year.
Average Time Per Response: 2 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,200 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $93.42.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $18,684.
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: September 17, 1998.
Kenneth L. Klothen,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 98-25391 Filed 9-22-98; 8:45 am]
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