[Federal Register: April 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 81)]
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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) entitled AmeriCorps Member Satisfaction 
Surveys 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, LaMonica Shelton at (202) 606-5000, 
ext. 464. 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.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 31, 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:
    (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

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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 November 18, 2004. This comment period ended January 18, 
2005. No public comments were received from this notice.
    Description: The Corporation is seeking approval of the document 
entitled AmeriCorps Member Satisfaction Surveys. The Corporation for 
National and Community Service, through its national service programs 
and projects: (1) Provides opportunities for all Americans to serve; 
(2) affords members with meaningful, valuable, and enriching 
experiences (such as through leadership training, technical assistance, 
and citizenship training development); and (3) supports a continued 
ethic of volunteer service. The service opportunities available to 
members cover a wide range of activities over varying periods of time. 
The Corporation plans to administer a member satisfaction that will 
allow members to provide information about their satisfaction with 
their AmeriCorps program or project, and with their overall AmeriCorps 
service experience.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps Member Satisfaction Surveys.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Individuals who are serving in AmeriCorps 
sponsored programs and projects; state government and non-profit 
organizations that sponsor members.
    Total Respondents: 71,570.
    Frequency: Semi-annual.
    Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 23,262 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: April 21, 2005.
Robert T. Grimm,
Director of Research and Policy Development.
[FR Doc. 05-8517 Filed 4-27-05; 8:45 am]