[Federal Register: November 4, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 213)]
[Notices]
[Page 67141-67142]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection With
Revisions; 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, Public Law 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, Tim McManus,
Director of Marketing at (202) 606-6723. Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (800) 833-
3722 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern standard time,
Monday through Friday.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individuals and
offices
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listed in the ADDRESSES section by December 5, 2005.
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 either of the
following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in
this 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim McManus, (202) 606-6723, or by
email at tmcmanus@cns.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in
comments which:
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 Corporation'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 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.
Comments: A 60-day Federal Register notice for Revision of
Currently Approved Information Collection was published on July 28,
2005. The comment period ended on September 26, 2005. No comments were
received.
Description: The AmeriCorps member application will gather data
from applicants, including background information, educational history,
skills and experience, and a motivational statement. AmeriCorps may use
this information to evaluate their suitability for becoming a member
and to place them in the most appropriate program(s) that match their
skills and interests. The application has a few changes from the
previously approved application, and if approved, the Corporation will
continue to allow applicants to complete one application to be
considered for multiple programs within AmeriCorps. This new
application will continue to be cost-effective for the government by
providing a centralized information source and streamlined process for
receiving applications and placing them into the proper programs.
Therefore, the Corporation seeks approval of its new AmeriCorps
Application for membership.
Type of Review: Renewal with Revisions.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: AmeriCorps Application for Membership.
OMB Number: 3045-0054.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: Those individuals interested in applying to become
a member of any of the AmeriCorps programs, including AmeriCorps*NCCC
and AmeriCorps*VISTA and the state and local programs located
throughout the country that recruit AmeriCorps members.
Total Respondents: 225,000.
Frequency: One time.
Average Time Per Response: 75 minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 281,250 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
Dated: October 28, 2005.
Tim McManus,
Director of Marketing.
[FR Doc. 05-22023 Filed 11-3-05; 8:45 am]