Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request, 65184 [2011-27100]

Agencies

• Corporation for National and Community Service

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 203 (Thursday, October 20, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 65184]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-27100]



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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 its 
proposed Nonprofit Capacity Building Program Progress Report. The 
Progress Report consists of two parts: A Progress Report Narrative and 
a Performance Measurement Reporting Workbook. The Progress Report is 
completed semi-annually by Nonprofit Capacity Building Grantees to 
summarize project accomplishments, challenges, resources generated, and 
progress toward achieving project goals and objectives.
    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 December 19, 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, Minnesota State Office; Attention Jaime Renner, State Program 
Specialist, Suite 2405; 431 South 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
    (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the mail address given in 
paragraph (1) above, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    (3) By fax to: (612) 334-4084, Attention Jaime Renner, State 
Program Specialist.
    (4) Electronically through the Corporation's e-mail address system: 
jrenner@cns.gov or https://www.regulations.gov. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call 1-800-833-
3722 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jaime Renner, (612) 334-4085, or by e-
mail at jrenner@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 purpose of the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program is to 
increase the capacity of a small number of intermediary grantees to 
provide specific assistance to improve the sustainability of and expand 
services provided by small and midsize nonprofits in communities facing 
resource hardship challenges. The Progress Report is completed semi-
annually by Nonprofit Capacity Building Program Grantees to summarize 
project accomplishments, challenges, resources generated, and progress 
toward achieving project goals and objectives.

Current Action

    This is a new information collection request. The Corporation seeks 
input on the Progress Report which consists of two parts: a Progress 
Report Narrative and a Performance Measurement Reporting Workbook. The 
Corporation is proposing to enhance data elements collected to better 
measure progress on whether the assistance being provided results in 
improved sustainability or expanded services.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Nonprofit Capacity Building Program Progress Report.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Current sponsoring organizations and subsite 
organizations and potential sponsoring organizations and subsite 
organizations.
    Total Respondents: 10.
    Frequency: Semi-annually.
    Average Time per Response: Averages six (6) hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 60 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: October 12, 2011.
Bruce Cline,
Colorado State Program Director, Nonprofit Capacity Building Program 
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-27100 Filed 10-19-11; 8:45 am]
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