Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request, 54980 [06-7944]

Download as PDF 54980 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 182 / Wednesday, September 20, 2006 / Notices CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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. 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 the Senior Corps Accomplishments Surveys (reference OMB Control Number 3045–0049), the current clearance for which will expire on April 30, 2007. This request for renewal reflects the Corporation’s intent to conduct Accomplishment Surveys for its three Senior Corps programs: The Foster Grandparent Program, the Senior Companion Program, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). 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 November 20, 2006. 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 the CEO; Attention Nathan Dietz, Department of Research and Policy Development; 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) 606–3464, Attention Nathan Dietz, Department of Research and Policy Development. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:40 Sep 19, 2006 Jkt 205001 (4) Electronically through the Corporation’s e-mail address system: ndietz@cns.gov. Nathan Dietz, (202) 606–6633, or by email at ndietz@cns.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Corporation is particularly interested in comments that: • 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 expected 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). Background The Corporation seeks to renew clearance for the Accomplishment Surveys for Senior Corps Programs to collect information about Senior Corps volunteer activities and accomplishments, as well as to gather information about the practices used by the organizations that recruit, supervise and manage Senior Corps volunteers. Type of Review: Renewal. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Accomplishment Surveys for Senior Corps Programs. OMB Number: 3045–0049. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Not-for-profit organizations. Total Respondents: 3,250. Frequency: On occasion. Average Time per Response: 45 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,437.5 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. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: September 13, 2006. Bob Grimm, Director. [FR Doc. 06–7944 Filed 9–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–$$–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Business Board; Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting Department of Defense, DoD. ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Defense Business Board (DBB) will meet in open session on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the Pentagon, Washington, DC from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The mission of the DBB is to advise the Secretary of Defense on effective strategies for implementation of best business practices of interest to the Department of Defense. At this meeting, the Board will deliberate on recommendations regarding a unified medical system. Topics to be covered include objectives of a unified medical system, cost savings and transition recommendations. Thursday, September 28, 2006, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 3C288, Washington, DC 20301– 1155. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting must contact the Defense Business Board no later than Wednesday, September 27th for further information about escort arrangements in the Pentagon. Additionally, those who wish to provide input to the Board should submit written comments by Tuesday, September 26th to allow time for distribution to the Board members prior to the meeting. The DBB may be contacted at: Defense Business Board, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 3C288, Washington, DC 20301–1155, via e-mail at defensebusinessboard2@osd.mil or via phone at (703) 697–2168. Special Note: During the September 6, 2006 DBB meeting, follow-on recommendations to the Board’s presentation were requested to be delivered by October 1, 2006. Due to the time constraints of the request, this notice has not been published within the 15 day notification requirement. However, to facilitate maximum particiaption from the public, requests for attendance will be honored through close of business, Wednesday, September 27, 2006. E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 20, 2006)]
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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. 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 the Senior 
Corps Accomplishments Surveys (reference OMB Control Number 3045-0049), 
the current clearance for which will expire on April 30, 2007. This 
request for renewal reflects the Corporation's intent to conduct 
Accomplishment Surveys for its three Senior Corps programs: The Foster 
Grandparent Program, the Senior Companion Program, and the Retired and 
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
    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 November 20, 2006.

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 the CEO; Attention Nathan Dietz, Department of 
Research and Policy Development; 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) 606-3464, Attention Nathan Dietz, Department 
of Research and Policy Development.
    (4) Electronically through the Corporation's e-mail address system: 
ndietz@cns.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathan Dietz, (202) 606-6633, or by e-
mail at ndietz@cns.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Corporation is particularly interested 
in comments that:
     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 expected 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).

Background

    The Corporation seeks to renew clearance for the Accomplishment 
Surveys for Senior Corps Programs to collect information about Senior 
Corps volunteer activities and accomplishments, as well as to gather 
information about the practices used by the organizations that recruit, 
supervise and manage Senior Corps volunteers.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Accomplishment Surveys for Senior Corps Programs.
    OMB Number: 3045-0049.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit organizations.
    Total Respondents: 3,250.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Average Time per Response: 45 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,437.5 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: September 13, 2006.
Bob Grimm,
Director.
[FR Doc. 06-7944 Filed 9-19-06; 8:45 am]
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