[Federal Register: May 28, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 102)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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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 pre-clearance
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. 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 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, Monday
through Friday.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section by August 31, 2003.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Corporation for National and Community
Service, National Senior Service Corps, Attn: Angela Roberts, Senior
Program Officer, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20525.
Comments may also be sent via e-mail to aroberts@cns.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angela Roberts, (202) 606-5000, ext.
111.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Currently, the Corporation is soliciting
comments concerning the revision of its National Senior Service Corps
Project Progress Report (OMB Control Number 3045-0033, with an
expiration date of 5/31/2003). However, the Corporation has submitted
an extension request to OMB to allow for the continued use of this
report during the public comment period and the OMB review. Copies of
the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the
office listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.
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Comment Request
The Corporation is particularly interested in comments which:
[sbull] 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;
[sbull] 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;
[sbull] Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information
to be collected; and
[sbull] Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including 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 Progress Report (PPR) was designed to assure that National
Service Corps (NSSC) grantees address and fulfill legislated program
purposes, meet agency program management and grant requirements, and
assess progress toward work plan objectives agreed upon in the granting
of the award.
Current Action
The Corporation seeks to revise the current PPR: (a) Enhance data
elements collected via this information collection tool; (b) migrate
the paper version of the form to the Corporation's electronic grants
management system, eGrants; and (c) establish reporting periods
consistent with the Corporation's integrated grants management and
reporting policies.
The Corporation anticipates making available to all NSSC grantees
an OMB approved revised PPR by October of 2003.
The revised PPR will be used by NSSC grantees to report progress
toward accomplishing work plan goals and objectives, meeting challenges
encountered, describing significant activities, and requesting
technical assistance. Submission requirements are proposed to be
revised as follows:
[sbull] Established multi-year NSSC grantees will submit the
complete report semi-annually within 30 days of the end of their annual
budget cycle.
[sbull] New projects in their first year, new components of
statewide projects, demonstrations, and projects experiencing problems
or with substantial project revisions will submit the PPR quarterly.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: National Senior Services Corps Project Progress Report.
OMB Number: 3045-0033.
Agency Number: CNCS Form 1020.
Affected Public: Sponsors of National Senior Service Corps grants.
Total Respondents: 1,350.
Frequency: Semi-annual. It is estimated that 1,250 will respond
semi-annually and 100 quarterly.
Average Time Per Response: 9.7 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 12,550 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $2,599.
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: May 21, 2003.
Tess Scannell,
Director, National Senior Service Corps.
[FR Doc. 03-13259 Filed 5-27-03; 8:45 am]