[Federal Register: November 10, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 217)]
[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
Proposed 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 the following public
information collection request (ICR) entitled Spirit of Service Awards
Nomination Guidelines and Application--Corporate to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. section
3506(c)(2)(A)). A copy of the IRC, with applicable supporting
documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National
and Community Service, Mr. David Premo at (202) 606-6717. Individuals
who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call
(202) 606-3472 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday
through Friday.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office
listed in the ADDRESSES section by December 12, 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 any of the
following two methods within 30 days from this date of publication in
the Federal Register:
(1) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Atttention: Ms. Katherine Astrich,
OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community
Service.
(2) Electronically by e-mail to:
Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.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 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 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.
Comments
A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the Federal
Register on September 1, 2005. This comment period ended October 31,
2005. No public comments were received from this notice.
Description: Beginning in 2006, the Corporation plans to establish
specific nomination guidelines for Corporations and develop a formal
nomination process, which involves voluntary information collection
from non-government individuals. Since 2004 the Spirit of Service
Awards has enabled the Corporation to recognize exceptional
organizations and program participants from each of the Corporation's
three programs, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America.
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.
Type of Review: New.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and
Application--Corporate.
OMB Number: None.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: People, companies, or organizations that have a
relationship with a program funded by the Corporation for National and
Community Service (Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, or Learn and Serve
America).
Total Respondents: 200.
Frequency: Annually.
Average Time Per Response: 3 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
Dated: November 4, 2005.
Sandy Scott,
Acting Director, Office of Public Affairs.
[FR Doc. 05-22385 Filed 11-9-05; 8:45 am]