[Federal Register: April 18, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 73)]
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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

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``Corporation''), has submitted a public information collection request 
(ICR) entitled AmeriCorps Annual Progress Reporting Modules 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, Ms. Kim Mansaray at (202) 606-5000, ext. 249. 
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 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.


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 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.

Comments

    A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the Federal 
Register on February 1, 2005. This comment period ended April 4, 2005. 
No public comments were received from this notice.
    Description: The Corporation is seeking approval of the document 
entitled AmeriCorps Annual Progress Reporting Modules currently 
approved through emergency clearance. These progress reporting modules 
provide programs, grantees and the Corporation with useful output and 
outcome information about member enrollment and member service 
activities. They help track whether a program has met or is on track to 
meet its goals.
    Type of Review: New information collection; currently approved 
through emergency clearance.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps Annual Progress Reporting Modules.
    OMB Number: 3045-0101.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: State government and non-profit organizations that 
are eligible to apply to the Corporation for grant funds.
    Total Respondents: 857.
    Frequency: Quarterly.
    Average Time Per Response: .35 hour.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 16,417 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: April 5, 2005.
Kim Mansaray,
Chief of Staff, AmeriCorps State and National Program.
[FR Doc. 05-7708 Filed 4-15-05; 8:45 am]