[Federal Register: March 20, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 53)]
[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 Volunteer and Service Recipient
Survey Components of the Senior Corps Performance Surveys 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, Mr. Nathan Dietz, at (202) 606-6663,
Ndietz@cns.gov). Individuals who use a
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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.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the
information collection activity, to Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Rachel Potter, 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:
(a) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Attention: Ms. Rachel Potter, OMB
Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service;
and
(b) Electronically by e-mail to: Rachel_F._Potter@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 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 public comment Notice, regarding all the
component surveys of the Senior Corps Performance Surveys was published
in the Federal Register on November 25, 2005. This comment period ended
on January 24, 2006. No public comments were received from this notice.
Description: The Corporation for National and Community Service
(CNCS) is requesting comments on plans to conduct the Volunteer and
Service Recipient Survey Components of the Senior Corps Performance
Surveys for the three major programs, Foster Grandparent Program,
Senior Companion Program, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program). This study is being conducted under contract with Westat,
Inc. (CNCSHQC03003, Task Order WES03T001) to collect
information about local project outcomes of volunteer service. This
information is to be used by the Corporation in preparing its Annual
Performance Reports as well as for responding to ad hoc requests from
Congress and other interested parties.
Type of Review: Revision to an existing data collection.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: Volunteer and Service Recipient Survey Components of the
Senior Corps Performance Surveys.
OMB Number: 3045-0098.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: Foster Grandparent Program, Senior Companion
Program, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) volunteers.
Type of Respondents: Senior Corps volunteers and service
recipients.
Total Respondents: 4,500.
Frequency: On occasion.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,567 hours total for all
respondents.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
Dated: March 14, 2006.
Robert T. Grimm, Jr.,
Director, Office of Research and Policy Development.
[FR Doc. E6-3970 Filed 3-17-06; 8:45 am]