Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request, 13643 [2013-04609]

Agencies

• Corporation for National and Community Service

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 40 (Thursday, February 28, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 13643]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-04609]


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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 (CNCS), 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, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning its proposed 
renewal of the Learn and Serve Progress Report. The Learn and Serve 
grantees submit this progress report via eGrants. 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 April 29, 2013.

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 Field Liaison/LSA. Attention: Sylvie Mortimer, Field 
Liaison Specialist; 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC, 20525.
    (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the CNCS mailroom at Room 
8100 at the mail address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9:00 
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.
    (3) By fax to: (202) 606-3475, Attention: Sylvie Mortimer, Field 
Liaison Specialist.
    (4) Electronically through www.regulations.gov. Individuals who use 
a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call 1-800-833-
3722 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through 
Friday.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvie Mortimer, (202) 606-6749 
number, or by email at smortimer@cns.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CNCS is particularly interested in comments 
that:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of CNCS, 
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.
     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 Learn and Serve grantees submit this progress 
report via eGrants. The Learn and Serve program staff will use the 
information to monitor progress, and to respond to requests from 
Congress and other stakeholders.
    Current Action: CNCS seeks to renew the current information 
collection. The information collected in the Grantee Progress Report 
may be used by the Corporation's Office of Public Affairs to promote 
service. Learn and Serve program staff will use the information to 
monitor progress, and to respond to requests from Congress and other 
stakeholders. Some information provided in the Progress Report may be 
used by the Corporation's Office of Public Affairs to promote service. 
Program staff also use the information to identify trends and issues 
that may lead to changes in policies and procedures, allocation of 
training and technical assistance, or opportunities for peer learning.
    The information collection will otherwise be used in the same 
manner as the existing application. CNCS also seeks to continue using 
the current application until the revised application is approved by 
OMB. The current application is due to expire on 7/31/2013.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Learn and Serve Progress Report Information Collection.
    OMB Number: 3045-0089.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: The public affected are the beneficiaries of the 
Learn and Serve grants and their broad communities.
    Total Respondents: Twenty-three grantees will respond to this 
information request.
    Frequency: One final progress report for each grantee.
    Average Time per Response: Averages 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 11.5 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: February 19, 2013.
Mike Berning,
Director, Office of Field Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2013-04609 Filed 2-27-13; 8:45 am]
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