[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 241 (Thursday, December 16, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78682-78683]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31635]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection
AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service
(hereinafter the ``Corporation''), as part of its continuing effort to
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance
consultation process to provide the general public and federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to
ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format,
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized,
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of the
collection on respondents can be properly assessed. Individuals who use
a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (202) 565-
3472 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through
Friday.
Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning the
Corporation's AmeriCorps' Member Feedback Survey (formerly known as
AmeriCorps' Performance Measurement).
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Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by
contacting the office listed in the addresses section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office
listed in the ADDRESSES section by February 14, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the title of the
information collection activity, by any of the following methods.
(1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community
Service, Office of Strategy; Attention Brooke Nicholas, Policy Analyst,
Room 10901B, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20525.
(2) By hand delivery or by courier to the Corporation's mailroom at
Room 8100 at the mail address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9
a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
(3) By fax to: (202) 606-3464, Attention: Brooke Nicholas, Policy
Analyst.
(4) Electronically through the Corporation's e-mail address system:
[email protected]. 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brooke Nicholas, Policy Analyst, (202)
606-6627, or by e-mail at [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description: The Corporation is particularly
interested in comments that:
Evaluate the new title for the data collection. The
Corporation is proposing an official title change to the AmeriCorps'
Member Feedback Survey, from AmeriCorps' Performance Measurement.
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.
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.
Background: The primary purpose of the AmeriCorps' Member Feedback
Survey is to provide reliable and valid outcome data on members'
AmeriCorps experience. As part of this effort, all exiting AmeriCorps
members are surveyed regarding their service experience with AmeriCorps
State and National, AmeriCorps VISTA, and the AmeriCorps National
Civilian Community Corps (NCCC). Information captured in these surveys
helps inform policy decisions and the management of AmeriCorps'
National Service Programs, as well as help guide the development of the
support provided to members and national service organizations.
Current Action: The Corporation seeks to renew the current data
collection. The estimated time burden has increased because the number
of AmeriCorps' members is expected to grow as a result of the recent
passage of the 2009 Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. In addition,
the Exit Member's survey instrument(s) has also expanded to include a
category on self-reported personal development and community impact.
The current instruments are due to expire on March 31, 2011.
All AmeriCorps members are invited to complete the survey as they
exit the program. The surveys will take approximately twenty minutes to
complete per respondent.
The estimated number of respondents will incrementally increase
each year in parallel with the expected numbers of allotted AmeriCorps
slots. The numbers of respondents that will be surveyed is estimated as
follows: 2011--115,000 respondents; 2012--140,000 respondents; 2013--
170,000 respondents. Accordingly, the total time burden per year is as
follows: 2011--38,333 hours; 2012--46,667 hours; 2013--56,667 hours.
Type of Review: Renewal.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: AmeriCorps Member Feedback Survey (formerly known as the
Performance Measurement in AmeriCorps).
OMB Number: 3045-0094.
Frequency: Ongoing.
Affected Public: Exiting AmeriCorps members.
Number of Annual Respondents: 2011--115,000 respondents; 2012--
140,000 respondents; 2013--170,000 respondents.
Estimated Time per Respondent: Twenty minutes.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 2011--38,333 hours; 2012--46,667 hours;
2013--56,667 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $100,000.00.
Total Annual Cost (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): $20,000.00.
Dated: December 10, 2010.
Heather Peeler,
Chief Strategy Officer, Office of Strategy.
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