Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request, 29986-29987 [E7-10273]

Download as PDF 29986 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 103 / Wednesday, May 30, 2007 / Notices CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 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. 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 AmeriCorps Alumni Profile Cards (OMB Control Number 3045–0048). The collections was granted a 3 year approval until October 31, 2007, by OMB. The Corporation is now seeking approval to continue this collection for 3 more years. Copies of the information collection requests can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the address section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the ADDRESSES section by July 30, 2007. 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; Attention: David Premo, Corporation Relations Associate; Office of Corporate Relations, Room 10302E; 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20525. (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the Corporation’s mailroom at Room 8102C 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) 606–3460, Attention: David Premo, Corporate Relations Associate, Office of Corporate Relations. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:13 May 29, 2007 Jkt 211001 (4) Electronically through the Corporation’s e-mail address system: dpremo@cns.gov. David Premo, (202) 606–6717, or by email at dpremo@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 sends out AmeriCorps Alumni Profile Cards to former AmeriCorps and VISTA members’ home addresses requesting that they complete the card and return it to the Corporation. The purpose of the card is to enhance communications between the Corporation and former AmeriCorps members to provide them with information on Corporation activities, and to seek their assistance in volunteer recruitment activities. Current Action The Corporation is soliciting public comments so it can obtain renewed approval from OMB for a three year time period of the distribution and collection of AmeriCorps Alumni Profile Cards. The goal is to continue to help the Corporation to more accurately and effectively gear communication to former members and to provide additional resources to these former members. Submission is entirely voluntary. Type of Review: Renewal. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: AmeriCorps Alumni Profile Card. OMB Number: 3045–0048. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Individuals. PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Respondents: 12,000. Frequency: Continuous. Average Time Per Response: 4 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 800 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: May 22, 2007. Jonathan Williams, Director, Corporate Relations. [FR Doc. E7–10272 Filed 5–29–07; 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. 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 Spirit of Service Award nomination Guidelines for Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. On October 1, 2004, these collections were granted a 3 year approval until September 30, 2007, by OMB. The Corporation is now seeking approval to continue this collection for 3 more years. Copies of the information collection requests can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the address section of this notice. E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 103 / Wednesday, May 30, 2007 / Notices Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the ADDRESSES section by July 30, 2007. 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; Attention: David Premo, Corporation Relations Associate; Office of Corporate Relations, Room 10302E; 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20525. (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the Corporation’s mailroom at Room 8102C 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) 606–3460, Attention: David Premo, Corporate Relations Associate, Office of Corporate Relations. (4) Electronically through the Corporation’s e-mail address system: dpremo@cns.gov. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Premo, (202) 606–6717, or by email at dpremo@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). sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Background The Spirit of Service Awards enable the Corporation to recognize exceptional organizations and program participants from each of the Corporation’s three programs, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Service America. The Corporation plans to continue to utilize specific nomination guidelines for each of the programs and follow a formal VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:13 May 29, 2007 Jkt 211001 nomination process, which involves voluntary information collection from non-government individuals. Since its 2004 the Corporation has honored distinguished individuals and organizations with the Spirit of Service Awards. Prior to 2003, AmeriCorps recognized its outstanding it outstanding members annually through the All-AmeriCorps Awards, which were initiated 1999 and presented by President Clinton as part of the 5th anniversary celebration of the program. Senior corps had recognized its outstanding projects and volunteers at its own national conference, and Learn and Serve America recognized exemplary programs and participants through its Leaders School selection and the President’s Student Service Awards. Current Action The Corporation is soliciting public comments so it can obtain renewed approval from OMB for a three year time period of the Spirit of Service Awards nomination for its three programs. The goal is to continue the nomination process in order to select the annual Spirit of Service Award winners in time to receive their awards during the Corporation’s Annual National Conference on Community Volunteering and National Service. Part I Type of Review: Continued collection. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and Application—Senior Corps. OMB Number: 3045–0091. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Individuals, not-forprofit institutions, and State, Local or Tribal Government. Total Respondents: 200. Frequency: One time. Average Time Per Response: Averages 3 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Part II Type of Review: Continued collection. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and Application—AmeriCorps. OMB Number: 3045–0092. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Individuals, not-forprofit institutions, and State, Local or Tribal Government. PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29987 Total Respondents: 200. Frequency: One time. Average Time per Response: Averages 3 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Part III Type of Review: Continued collection. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and Application—Learn and Serve America. OMB Number: 3045–0093. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Individuals, not-forprofit institutions, and State, Local or Tribal Government. Total Respondents: 200. Frequency: One time. Average Time Per Response: Averages 3 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 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: May 22, 2007. Jonathan Williams, Director, Corporate Relations. [FR Doc. E7–10273 Filed 5–29–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–$$–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 07–30] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)( 1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated 21 July 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 103 (Wednesday, May 30, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29986-29987]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-10273]


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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 
Spirit of Service Award nomination Guidelines for Senior Corps, 
AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. On October 1, 2004, these 
collections were granted a 3 year approval until September 30, 2007, by 
OMB. The Corporation is now seeking approval to continue this 
collection for 3 more years.
    Copies of the information collection requests can be obtained by 
contacting the office listed in the address section of this notice.

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DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office 
listed in the ADDRESSES section by July 30, 2007.

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; Attention: David Premo, Corporation Relations Associate; 
Office of Corporate Relations, Room 10302E; 1201 New York Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC, 20525.
    (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the Corporation's mailroom at 
Room 8102C 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) 606-3460, Attention: David Premo, Corporate 
Relations Associate, Office of Corporate Relations.
    (4) Electronically through the Corporation's e-mail address system: 
dpremo@cns.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Premo, (202) 606-6717, or by e-
mail at dpremo@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 Spirit of Service Awards enable the Corporation to recognize 
exceptional organizations and program participants from each of the 
Corporation's three programs, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and 
Service America. The Corporation plans to continue to utilize specific 
nomination guidelines for each of the programs and follow a formal 
nomination process, which involves voluntary information collection 
from non-government individuals.
    Since its 2004 the Corporation has honored distinguished 
individuals and organizations with the Spirit of Service Awards. Prior 
to 2003, AmeriCorps recognized its outstanding it outstanding members 
annually through the All-AmeriCorps Awards, which were initiated 1999 
and presented by President Clinton as part of the 5th anniversary 
celebration of the program. Senior corps had recognized its outstanding 
projects and volunteers at its own national conference, and Learn and 
Serve America recognized exemplary programs and participants through 
its Leaders School selection and the President's Student Service 
Awards.

Current Action

    The Corporation is soliciting public comments so it can obtain 
renewed approval from OMB for a three year time period of the Spirit of 
Service Awards nomination for its three programs. The goal is to 
continue the nomination process in order to select the annual Spirit of 
Service Award winners in time to receive their awards during the 
Corporation's Annual National Conference on Community Volunteering and 
National Service.

Part I

    Type of Review: Continued collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and 
Application--Senior Corps.
    OMB Number: 3045-0091.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Individuals, not-for-profit institutions, and 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Total Respondents: 200.
    Frequency: One time.
    Average Time Per Response: Averages 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

Part II

    Type of Review: Continued collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and 
Application--AmeriCorps.
    OMB Number: 3045-0092.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Individuals, not-for-profit institutions, and 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Total Respondents: 200.
    Frequency: One time.
    Average Time per Response: Averages 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

Part III

    Type of Review: Continued collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and 
Application--Learn and Serve America.
    OMB Number: 3045-0093.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Individuals, not-for-profit institutions, and 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Total Respondents: 200.
    Frequency: One time.
    Average Time Per Response: Averages 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 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: May 22, 2007.
Jonathan Williams,
Director, Corporate Relations.
 [FR Doc. E7-10273 Filed 5-29-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6050-$$-P
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