[Federal Register: February 28, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 40)]
[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

 
Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review; 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'') has submitted a public information 
collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, 
with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling 
the Corporation for National and Community Service, Amy Cohen, at (202) 
606-5000, extension 484, (ACohen@cns.gov); (TTY/TDD) at (202) 606-5256 

between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday 
through Friday.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Room 10235, Attn: 
Ms. Fumie Yokota, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and 
Community Service, Washington, DC 20503, within 30 days from the date 
of publication in this Federal Register.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB 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 Corporation's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
    [sbull] Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and
    [sbull] Propose ways to 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.

Description

    The Corporation seeks public comment on the forms, the instructions 
for the forms, and the instructions for the narrative portion of the 
application instructions entitled:
    a. Learn and Serve America: Higher Education Application 
Instructions; and
    b. Learn and Serve America: School and Community-Based Program 
Application Instructions.
    The Corporation publishes application guidelines and notices of 
funding availability that include information about the funding and 
requirements. The application instructions provide the information, 
instructions and forms that potential applicants need to complete an 
application to the Corporation for funding.
    The Corporation has recently developed an electronic grants 
management system that meets the requirements of Public Law 106-107. As 
part of the development process, the Corporation is redesigning its 
application forms and instructions to reflect the electronic system 
design.

Part I

    Type of Review: Revised collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Learn and Serve America Higher Education Application 
Instructions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0046.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Eligible applicants to the Corporation for 
funding.
    Total Respondents: 400 respondents.
    Frequency: Once per year.
    Average Time Per Response: Six (6) hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,400 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

Part II

    Type of Review: Revised collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Learn and Serve America School and Community-Based Program 
Application Instructions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0045.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Eligible applicants to the Corporation for 
funding.
    Total Respondents: 225 respondents.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Average Time Per Response: Ten (10) hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,250 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.


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    Dated: February 25, 2003.
Amy Cohen,
Director, Learn and Serve America.
[FR Doc. 03-4795 Filed 2-27-03; 8:45 am]