Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request, 41386 [2013-16593]

Agencies

• Corporation for National and Community Service

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 10, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 41386]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16593]


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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 the new eGrants 
performance measurement module for the Social Innovation Fund (SIF), 
instructions for completing the performance measurement module, and the 
revised SIF performance progress report. Grantees will use the new 
performance measurement module to select targets for measures when 
applying for new or continuation funds. Grantees will report progress 
on these measures through the revised performance progress report. 
Completion of quarterly progress reports is required as a condition of 
the award.
    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 September 9, 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, Social Innovation Fund; Attention: Keisha Kersey, Program 
Officer, Room 9611; 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC, 20525.
    (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the CNCS mailroom at Room 
8100 at the street 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) 606-3477, Attention: Keisha Kersey, Program 
Officer.
    (4) Electronically through the CNCS email address system: 
kkersey@cns.gov or 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: Keisha Kersey, (202) 606-3905, or by 
email at kkersey@cns.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CNCS is particularly interested in comments 
that:
     Evaluate the questions being asked and data being 
collected.
     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; 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 new performance measure module and revised performance progress 
report will be completed by Social Innovation Fund grantees. The 
purpose of this information collection is to obtain performance data 
from Social Innovation Fund grantees that is aligned with agency 
priorities.

Current Action

    CNCS seeks to implement the new performance measure module in 
eGrants and the related application instructions. In addition, CNCS 
seeks to revise the quarterly performance progress report.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Social Innovation Fund Performance Measure Module 
Instructions and Quarterly Progress Report.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Current/prospective recipients of Social 
Innovation Fund grants.
    Total Respondents: 20.
    Frequency: Quarterly.
    Average Time per Response: 2 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 40 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: July 5, 2013.
Lois Nembhard,
Acting Director, Social Innovation Fund.
[FR Doc. 2013-16593 Filed 7-9-13; 8:45 am]
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