Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request, 55367 [2011-22747]

Agencies

• Corporation for National and Community Service

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 173 (Wednesday, September 7, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 55367]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-22747]


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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 
application instructions designed to be used for grant competitions 
which the Corporation sponsors from time to time. These competitions 
are designed and conducted, when appropriations are available, to 
address the Corporation's strategic initiatives or other priorities. 
Applicants will respond to the questions included in these instructions 
in order to apply for funding in these Corporation competitions.
    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 November 7, 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; Attention Amy Borgstrom, Associate Director for Policy, Room 
9515; 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) 606-3476, Attention Amy Borgstrom, Associate 
Director for Policy.
    (4) Electronically through https://www.regulations.gov. 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: Amy Borgstrom, (202) 606-6930, or by 
e-mail at aborgstrom@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

    These application instructions will be used by applicants for 
funding through Corporation competitions focusing on strategic 
initiatives or other priorities. The application is completed 
electronically using eGrants, the Corporation's web-based grants 
management system, or submitted via e-mail. This information collection 
instructs applicants to complete a three part narrative which includes 
program design, organizational capability, and budget.

Current Action

    The Corporation seeks to renew the current information collection. 
The information collection will otherwise be used in the same manner as 
the existing application. The Corporation also seeks to continue using 
the current application until the revised application is approved by 
OMB. The current application is due to expire on 11/30/2011.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: CNCS Application Instructions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0129.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Current/prospective recipients of Corporation 
funding.
    Total Respondents: 600.
    Frequency: Depending on the availability of appropriations.
    Average Time per Response: Averages 8 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 4,800 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: August 31, 2011.
Idara Nickelson,
Chief of Program Operations.
[FR Doc. 2011-22747 Filed 9-6-11; 8:45 am]
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