Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request, 10365-10366 [05-4152]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 41 / Thursday, March 3, 2005 / Notices Total Respondents: 1300. Frequency: Quarterly. Average Time Per Response: 14.7 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 19,110 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: February 27, 2005. Kathleen Ferguson, Acting Director, AmeriCorps*VISTA. [FR Doc. 05–4151 Filed 3–2–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–$$–P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 preclearance consultation program 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. Sec. 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 collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning its proposed renewal of its Engaging Persons with Disabilities in National and Community Service Application Instructions using the Corporation’s Electronic Application System, eGrants. Completion of the Engaging Persons with Disabilities in National and Community Service Application Instructions is required to be considered for funding. Copies of the information collection requests can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. VerDate jul<14>2003 16:38 Mar 02, 2005 Jkt 205001 Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the ADDRESSES section by May 2, 2005. 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 Grants Policy and Operations; Attention Ms. Marci Hunn, Program Officer; 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20525. (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the Corporation’s mailroom at Room 6010 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) 565–2787, Attention Ms. Marci Hunn, Program Officer. (4) Electronically through the Corporation’s e-mail address system: DisabilityOutreach@cns.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marci Hunn, (202) 606–5000, ext. 280 or by e-mail at DisabilityOutreach@cns.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; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • 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). DATES: Description The purpose of this grant competition is to engage persons with disabilities in national and community service programs. Through Congressional appropriations, this competition was established to fund innovative national or regional partnership models in which organizations serving the disability community connect with volunteer and community service organizations or PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10365 educational institutions to engage more Americans with disabilities in national and community service. This information collection contains application instructions to apply for funding under the Engaging Persons with Disabilities in National and Community Service competition. Background The Application Instructions are completed by applicant organizations interested in supporting an Engaging Persons with Disabilities in National and Community Service grant program. The application is completed electronically by using the Corporation’s Web-based system, eGrants. Current Action The Corporation seeks to renew and revise application instructions for Engaging Persons with Disabilities in National and Community Service Application Instructions using the eGrants system. When revised, the application will include additional instructions to clarify narrative and work plan sections; will contain an updated list of ‘‘Service Categories’’ used by applicants to identify the types of needs the national service participants will meet; and will contain current references used in the grants management system. The application will otherwise be used in the same manner as the existing application. Type of Review: New information collection; currently approved through emergency clearance. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Engaging Persons with Disabilities in National and Community Service Application Instructions. OMB Number: 3045–0106. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Eligible applicants to the Corporation for funding for Engaging Persons with Disabilities in National and Community Service grants. Total Respondents: 120. Frequency: Annual. Average Time Per Response: Ten (10) hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,200 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 10366 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 41 / Thursday, March 3, 2005 / Notices Dated: February 25, 2005. Marlene Zakai, Director, Office of Grants Policy and Operations. [FR Doc. 05–4152 Filed 3–2–05; 8:45 am] and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. BILLING CODE 6050–$$–P Dated: February 25, 2005. Angela C. Arrington, Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests Department of Education. The Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 2, 2005. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency’s ability to perform its statutory obligations. The Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following: (1) Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement; (2) title; (3) summary of the collection; (4) description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information; (5) respondents and frequency of collection; and (6) reporting and/or recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, AGENCY: SUMMARY: VerDate jul<14>2003 16:38 Mar 02, 2005 Jkt 205001 Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Type of Review: Extension. Title: Annual Progress Reporting Form for the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) Program. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: State, local, or tribal gov’t, SEAs or LEAs; businesses or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions. Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 66. Burden Hours: 1,056. Abstract: This data collection will be conducted annually to obtain program and performance information from the AIVRS grantees on their project activities. The information collected will assist Federal Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) staff in responding to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Data will primarily be collected through an Internet form. Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from https://edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the ‘‘Browse Pending Collections’’ link and by clicking on link number 2694. When you access the information collection, click on ‘‘Download Attachments’’ to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202–4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to the Internet address OCIO_RIMG@ed.gov or faxed to 202–245–6621. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be directed to Sheila Carey at her e-mail address Sheila.Carey@ed.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– 8339. [FR Doc. 05–4055 Filed 3–2–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Elementary and Secondary Education; Overview Information; Alaska Native Education Program; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.356A. DATES: Applications Available: March 3, 2005. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 18, 2005. Eligible Applicants: (a) Alaska Native organizations; (b) Educational entities with experience in developing or operating Alaska Native programs or programs of instruction conducted in Alaska Native languages; (c) Cultural and community-based organizations with experience in developing or operating programs to benefit Alaska Natives; and (d) Consortia of organizations and entities described in this paragraph. Note: A State educational agency or local educational agency may apply for an award under this program only as part of a consortium involving an Alaska Native organization. The consortium may include other eligible applicants. Estimated Available Funds: $7,300,000. Contingent upon the availability of funds and quality of applications, the Secretary may make additional awards in FY 2006 from the list of unfunded applicants from this competition. Estimated Range of Awards: $315,000–$630,000. Estimated Average Size of Awards: $400,000. Estimated Number of Awards: 12–22. Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. Project Period: Up to 36 months. Full Text of Announcement I. Funding Opportunity Description Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to develop and support supplemental educational programs to benefit Alaska Natives. Permissible activities under this program include the following: (1) Development and implementation of plans, methods, and strategies to improve the education of Alaska Natives; (2) development of curricula and educational programs that address the educational needs of Alaska Native students; (3) professional development activities for educators; (4) development and operation of home instruction programs for Alaska Native preschool children, to ensure the active involvement of parents in their E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 41 (Thursday, March 3, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10365-10366]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-4152]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Proposed Information Collection; 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''), as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 
consultation program 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. Sec. 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 
collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed.
    Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning its 
proposed renewal of its Engaging Persons with Disabilities in National 
and Community Service Application Instructions using the Corporation's 
Electronic Application System, eGrants. Completion of the Engaging 
Persons with Disabilities in National and Community Service Application 
Instructions is required to be considered for funding.
    Copies of the information collection requests 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 May 2, 2005.

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 Grants Policy and Operations; Attention Ms. Marci 
Hunn, Program Officer; 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20525.
    (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the Corporation's mailroom at 
Room 6010 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) 565-2787, Attention Ms. Marci Hunn, Program 
Officer.
    (4) Electronically through the Corporation's e-mail address system: 
DisabilityOutreach@cns.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marci Hunn, (202) 606-5000, ext. 280 
or by e-mail at DisabilityOutreach@cns.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;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     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).

Description

    The purpose of this grant competition is to engage persons with 
disabilities in national and community service programs. Through 
Congressional appropriations, this competition was established to fund 
innovative national or regional partnership models in which 
organizations serving the disability community connect with volunteer 
and community service organizations or educational institutions to 
engage more Americans with disabilities in national and community 
service. This information collection contains application instructions 
to apply for funding under the Engaging Persons with Disabilities in 
National and Community Service competition.

Background

    The Application Instructions are completed by applicant 
organizations interested in supporting an Engaging Persons with 
Disabilities in National and Community Service grant program. The 
application is completed electronically by using the Corporation's Web-
based system, eGrants.

Current Action

    The Corporation seeks to renew and revise application instructions 
for Engaging Persons with Disabilities in National and Community 
Service Application Instructions using the eGrants system. When 
revised, the application will include additional instructions to 
clarify narrative and work plan sections; will contain an updated list 
of ``Service Categories'' used by applicants to identify the types of 
needs the national service participants will meet; and will contain 
current references used in the grants management system. The 
application will otherwise be used in the same manner as the existing 
application.
    Type of Review: New information collection; currently approved 
through emergency clearance.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Engaging Persons with Disabilities in National and Community 
Service Application Instructions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0106.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Eligible applicants to the Corporation for funding 
for Engaging Persons with Disabilities in National and Community 
Service grants.
    Total Respondents: 120.
    Frequency: Annual.
    Average Time Per Response: Ten (10) hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,200 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.


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    Dated: February 25, 2005.
Marlene Zakai,
Director, Office of Grants Policy and Operations.
[FR Doc. 05-4152 Filed 3-2-05; 8:45 am]
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