Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, 34919 [E8-13867]

Agencies

• Corporation for National and Community Service

[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 119 (Thursday, June 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 34919]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13867]


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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 Forbearance Request for National 
Service Form, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review 
and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 
Public Law 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, Bruce Kellogg at 202-
606-6954. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf 
(TTY-TDD) may call (202) 565-2799 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. Katherine Astrich, 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. Katherine Astrich, 
OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community 
Service; and
    (2) Electronically by e-mail to: Katherine_T._
Astrich@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 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 March 27, 2008. This comment period ended May 25, 2008. No 
public comments were received.
    Description: Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments 
concerning the proposed renewal of its Forbearance Request for National 
Service Form. This form or the electronic equivalent are used by 
AmeriCorps members to request a postponement, during their term of 
service, of their obligation to make payment on qualified student loans 
while they are earning a minimal living allowance in their national 
service position. The form provides proof that the borrower is serving 
in an approved national service position, thereby meeting the criteria 
for the mandatory forbearance based on national service. The form has a 
``Manual'' version generated from the online request when the 
institution is not registered online, which provides the AmeriCorps 
member's electronic signature. The non-electronic version provides a 
space for the member and the authorized program official to sign.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Forbearance Request for National Service Form.
    OMB Number: 3045-0030.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Individuals who have enrolled in a term of 
national service who wish to postpone loan payments on qualified loans 
while they serve.
    Total Respondents: 11,000 responses annually, using the paper form.
    Frequency: Some members do not have any qualified student loans 
while others have several. Currently, we estimate about half of the 
forbearance requests are processed electronically. The Corporation 
expects the use of paper forms to decrease over the next few years.
    Average Time per Response: Total of 10 minutes (9 minutes for the 
AmeriCorps member's section (non-electronic version) and 1 minute for 
certification).
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,833 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: June 11, 2008.
Maggie Taylor-Coates,
Manager (Acting), National Service Trust.
 [FR Doc. E8-13867 Filed 6-18-08; 8:45 am]
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