[Federal Register: September 1, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 169)]
[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
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.
ACTION: 30-day notice
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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service
(hereinafter the ``Corporation''), has submitted the three following
public information collection requests (ICRs) 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 these individual ICRs (one for Senior Corps, one
for AmeriCorps and one for Learn and Serve America), with applicable
supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation
for National and Community Service, Ms. Shannon Maynard at (202) 606-
5000, ext. 428. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the
deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (202) 565-2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the
information collection activity, to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Officer for
the Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the
following two methods within 30 days from the date of this publication
in the Federal Register:
(1) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Attention: Ms. Katherine Astrich,
OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community
Service; and
(2) Electronically by e-mail to:
Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov.
The initial 60-day Federal Register notice for these ICRs was
published on April 2, 2004. The comment period for this notice has
elapsed with no comments received, and the Corporation has received
emergency approval from OMB.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in
comments which:
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information in
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.
Type of Review: Currently approved through emergency clearance.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and
Appreciation--Senior Corps.
OMB Number: 3045--0091.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: Individuals or households, not-for-profit
institutions, and State, local or tribal government.
Total Respondents: 200.
Frequency: One time.
Average Time Per Response: 3 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0.
Part II
Type of Review: Current approved through emergency clearance.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and
Application--AmeriCorps.
OMB Number: 3045-0092.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: Individuals or households, not-for-profit
institutions, and State, local or tribal government.
Total Respondents: 200.
Frequency: One time.
Average Time Per Response: 3 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0.
Part III
Type of Review: Currently approved through emergency clearance.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and
Application--Learn and Serve America.
OMB Number: 3045-0093.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: Individuals or households, not-for-profit
institutions, and State, local or tribal government.
Total Respondents: 200.
Frequency: One-time.
Average Time Per Response: 3 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0.
Description: The Spirit of Service Awards enable the Corporation to
recognize exceptional organizations and program participants from each
of the Corporation's three programs, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and
Learn and
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Serve America. In 2004, the Corporation plans to establish specific
nomination guidelines for each of the programs and develop a formal
nomination process, which involves voluntary information collection
from non-government individuals.
Prior to 2003, AmeriCorps recognized its outstanding members
annually through the All-AmeriCorps Awards, which were initiated in
1999 and presented by President Clinton as part of the 5th anniversary
celebration of the program. Senior Corps had recognized its outstanding
projects and volunteers at its own national conference, and Learn and
Serve America recognized exemplary programs and participants through
its Leaders School selection and the President's Student Service
Awards.
Dated: August 26, 2004.
Sandy Scott,
Acting Director, Office of Public Affairs.
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