[Federal Register: December 28, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 249)]
[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
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 the President's Volunteer Service
Award (PVSA) application, Parts A, B, C, D, and E 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, Shannon Maynard at 202-606-6713. 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;
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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
Registeron September 8, 2006. This comment period ended November 20,
2006. No public comments were received from this notice.
Description: Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments
concerning the proposed renewal of its President's Volunteer Service
Award (PVSA) application, Parts A, B, C, D, and E. These applications
must be completed by any organization that is interested in presenting
the President's Volunteer Service Award. The President's Volunteer
Service Award was established in 2003 as a recognition program to honor
Americans who have answered the President's call to service and have
made a sustained commitment to giving back to their communities and
country through volunteer service. The President's Volunteer Service
Award (PVSA) is one initiative that grew out of the USA Freedom Corps
office at the White House, and the President's Council on Service and
Civic Participation. In the past three years of the program, more than
500,000 Americans have received this honor. The PVSA application is
completed by any organization interested in honoring their volunteers
with the President's Volunteer Service Award. The application may be
completed electronically using an on-line form at
http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov or by printing off and submitting the
form via mail.
Type of Review: Renewal.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: President's Volunteer Service Award Applications.
OMB Number: 3045-0086.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit, and private sector organizations.
Total Respondents: 40,000.
Frequency: On occasion.
Average Time Per Response: 15 minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 10,000 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
Dated: December 19, 2006.
Nicola Goren,
Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO.
[FR Doc. E6-22263 Filed 12-27-06; 8:45 am]