[Federal Register: March 29, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 60)]
[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 Application for the President's
Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll 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, Mr. Robert Davidson at (202) 606-6906. 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.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the
information collection activity, to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Rachael 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:
(1) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Attention: Ms. Rachael Potter, OMB
Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service;
and
(2) Electronically by e-mail to: Rachael_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 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
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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 January 5, 2006. This comment period ended March 6, 2006.
Several commenters expressed appreciation for the effort to recognize
higher education community service. One commenter suggested that
information be collected about the service and donations of a college's
alumni, and another sought collection of detailed information about the
hurricane relief agencies to which colleges and students made
donations. In the interest of keeping the application as short and easy
to complete as possible, these questions have not been added. One
commenter suggested that the application guidance state that applicants
need fill out ``only as much as they can.'' In order to minimize
burden, several questions have been eliminated; and, for some
questions, an ``information not available'' option has been provided.
One commenter asked that the application request only ``actual data,''
not estimates, because ``responsible institutions should be able to
provide actual numbers.'' Recognizing that not all colleges have
established systems for collecting data on student service, the
application continues to request estimates rather than insist on
verifiable data. However, the application guidance requests that
estimates be based on the best information available. One commenter
suggested that the application provide an example in order to give
applicants a sense of what a good project summary should include.
Applicants will be directed to examples of good project summaries that
will be provided on the Corporation's Web site.
Description: The President's Higher Education Community Service
Honor Roll and Awards program supports the President's Call to Service
and the Corporation's strategic goals, especially the goal of
significantly increasing community service by college students. The
Application for the President's Higher Education Community Service
Honor Roll will collect information from institutions of higher
education about student community service activities, and--in this
first year especially--hurricane relief activities. Data from this
application will provide the basis for a national honor roll and awards
program designed to promote awareness of higher education community
service efforts and to inspire expanded and more effective service
efforts in the future. The initial deadline for institutions to submit
applications is July 31, 2006, based on information for the year ending
June 30. It is expected that a similar application/information
collection activity will be repeated annually, with a similar annual
deadline.
The estimated number of respondents and estimated burden hours
reflected in this notice are lower than those in the 60-day notice.
These estimates, as reflected below, properly should be based on the
number of anticipated applicants rather than the number of eligible
institutions.
Type of Review: New.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: Application for the President's Higher Education Community
Service Honor Roll.
OMB Number: None.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: All U.S. degree-granting colleges and universities
interested in being recognized for student community service, including
hurricane relief, activities.
Total Respondents: 1,000 estimated.
Frequency: Annual.
Average Time Per Response: 1 hour.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,000 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
Dated: March 6, 2006.
Amy Cohen,
Director, Learn and Serve America.
[FR Doc. E6-4512 Filed 3-28-06; 8:45 am]