Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request, 49262 [2013-19604]

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AGENCY: 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 Social Innovation Fund (SIF) Application Instructions. The application instructions will be used by organizations requesting funding for a SIF project. 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 October 15, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection activity, by any of the following methods: ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:31 Aug 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community Service, Social Innovation Fund; Attention Lois Nembhard, Deputy Director, Room 9601; 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) 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: Lois Nembhard, (202) 606–3223, or by email at innovation@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; 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: This collection will be used by organizations applying to become Social Innovation Fund intermediaries. Applications will be submitted primarily via eGrants. Current Action: This is a new information collection request. SIF previously used the CNCS Universal Application and is now developing more tailored application instructions. Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Social Innovation Fund Application Instructions. OMB Number: None. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Organizations applying to be Social Innovation Fund intermediaries. PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Respondents: 50. Frequency: Annual. Average Time per Response: Averages 24 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,200. 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 8, 2013. Lois Nembhard, Deputy Director, Social Innovation Fund. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 13, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 49262]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-19604]


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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 Social 
Innovation Fund (SIF) Application Instructions. The application 
instructions will be used by organizations requesting funding for a SIF 
project.
    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 October 15, 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 Lois Nembhard, Deputy 
Director, Room 9601; 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) 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: Lois Nembhard, (202) 606-3223, or by 
email at innovation@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; 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: This collection will be used by organizations applying 
to become Social Innovation Fund intermediaries. Applications will be 
submitted primarily via eGrants.
    Current Action: This is a new information collection request. SIF 
previously used the CNCS Universal Application and is now developing 
more tailored application instructions.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Social Innovation Fund Application Instructions.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Organizations applying to be Social Innovation 
Fund intermediaries.
    Total Respondents: 50.
    Frequency: Annual.
    Average Time per Response: Averages 24 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,200.
    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 8, 2013.
Lois Nembhard,
Deputy Director, Social Innovation Fund.
[FR Doc. 2013-19604 Filed 8-12-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6050-28-P
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