Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, 67130-67131 [2013-26782]

Download as PDF 67130 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2013 / Notices 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. Additions TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice will be required to procure the products listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The following products are proposed for addition to the Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: Products NSN: 8455–00–NIB–0036—ID Card Holder, Dual Cards, Rigid Plastic, Black, W/Neck Lanyard. NSN: 8455–00–NIB–0037—ID Card Holder, Dual Cards, Rigid Plastic, Black. NSN: 8455–00–NIB–0039—Badge Holder, ID, Plastic, Clear, Waterproof W/Neck Lanyard. NPA: West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, San Angelo, TX. Contracting Activity: General Services Administration, Fort Worth, TX. Coverage: A-List for the Total Government Requirement as aggregated by the General Services Administration. NSN: 7520–00–NIB–1932—Pen, Roller Ball, Liquid Ink, Retractable, Needle Point, Airplane Safe, 0.5 mm, Refillable, Black. NSN: 7520–00–NIB–1933—Pen, Roller Ball, Liquid Ink, Retractable, Needle Point, Airplane Safe, 0.5 mm, Refillable, Blue. NSN: 7520–00–NIB–1934—Pen, Roller Ball, Liquid Ink, Retractable, Needle Point, Airplane Safe, 0.7 mm, Refillable, Black. NSN: 7520–00–NIB–1935—Pen, Roller Ball, Liquid Ink, Retractable, Needle Point, Airplane Safe, 0.7 mm, Refillable, Blue. Coverage: A-List for the Total Government Requirement as aggregated by the General Services Administration. NSN: 7510–00–NIB–2241—Refill, Roller Ball, Liquid Ink, Airplane Safe, 0.5 mm, Black. NSN: 7510–00–NIB–9896—Refill, Roller Ball, Liquid Ink, Airplane Safe, 0.5 mm, Blue. NSN: 7510–00–NIB–9897—Refill, Roller Ball, Liquid Ink, Airplane Safe, 0.7 mm, Black. NSN: 7510–00–NIB–9898—Refill, Roller Ball, Liquid Airplane Safe Ink, 0.7 mm, Blue. Coverage: B-List for the Broad Government Requirement as aggregated by the General Services Administration. NPA: San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind, San Antonio, TX. Contracting Activity: General Services Administration, New York, NY. Deletions The following services are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List: Services Service Type/Location: Switchboard Operation Service, Department of Justice, VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:08 Nov 07, 2013 Jkt 232001 FBI Academy, Quantico, VA. NPA: Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, Inc., Fredericksburg, VA. Contracting Activity: Dept of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, DC. Service Type/Location: Vehicle Detailing Service; Fleet Management Center, Medford, OR. NPA: Living Opportunities, Inc., Medford, OR. Contracting Activity: General Services Administration, FPDS Agency Coordinator, Washington, DC. Barry S. Lineback, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–26806 Filed 11–7–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Notice Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. PLACE: Room 420, Bethesda Towers, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland. STATUS: Commission Meeting—Open to the Public. TIME AND DATE: Matters To Be Considered Decisional Matters 1. Voluntary Recall Notice NPR 2. FY 2014 Operating Plan A live webcast of the Meeting can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov/live. For a recorded message containing the latest agenda information, call (301) 504–7948. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Todd A. Stevenson, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 504–7923. Dated: November 5, 2013. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–26879 Filed 11–6–13; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 AmeriCorps Application Instructions for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Jennifer Bastress Tahmasebi, at 202– 606–6667 or email to jbastresstahmasebi@cns.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. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the information collection activity, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register: (1) By fax to: 202–395–6974, Attention: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; or (2) By email to: Jasmeet_K._Seehra@ omb.eop.gov. The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • 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; • Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments A 60-day Notice requesting public comment was published in the Federal Register on 8/19/2013. This comment period ended 10/18/2013. Six entities provided comments. Many of the comments addressed the content of the FY2013 AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Funding Opportunity. CNCS will address these comments through a E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2013 / Notices different forum. The comments related to the Application Instructions are addressed below. Two commenters asked that if CNCS releases multiple versions of the Application Instructions that they be dated. CNCS will date all versions of the Applications Instructions moving forward. Three commenters asked that CNCS raise the applicant burden to 80 hours to account for both the initial application preparation as well as the reworking of the application based on State Commission review and feedback. In response to the comments, CNCS will raise the applicant burden to 80 hours to ensure that the burden estimate provides the public, especially new applicants, with adequate notice of the time required to prepare an application. We expect that many applicants will be able to complete the application in less than 80 hours, but support providing notice to applicants that will allow them to budget time effectively. Two commenters asked if the fields ‘‘Total Private Match’’ and ‘‘Total Local, State, and Federal Government Match’’ will be populated by the ‘‘Total Match’’ amount captured in the budget. No. The ‘‘Total Match’’ amount captured in the budget is a combination of private and government match. CNCS is interested in breaking out the match into two categories. Two commenters asked the purpose of requesting ‘‘Leveraged funds,’’ if there was a requirement to track those funds, and what repercussions would there be if an applicant raised leverage funds that were either above or below the expected amount. The collection of ‘‘Leveraged funds’’ enables CNCS to better understand the total cost of running an AmeriCorps program. For cost reimbursement applicants, funding in addition to the CNCS share and the required match may be required to run an AmeriCorps program. For fixed amount applicants, funding in addition to the CNCS share is required to run an AmeriCorps program. There is no requirement to track leveraged funds as long as successful applicants have adequate resources to sustain program operations. If there are sufficient funds to operate successfully, there are no repercussions should the applicant raise more or less of the anticipated ‘‘Leveraged Funds’’ amount. One commenter asked for definitions for ‘‘episodic’’ and ‘‘ongoing’’ volunteers. CNCS has provided those definitions in the FY2013 AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Funding Opportunity. One commenter asked if the operating sites chart will be provided to State VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:08 Nov 07, 2013 Jkt 232001 Commissions as part of the consultative process that takes place between National Direct applicants and State Commissions. CNCS plans to incorporate the operating site data into the state profiles, which are updated annually and available for Commission use. At this time, CNCS does not have plans to share this information with state commissions to facilitate the National Direct—State Commission consultative process, largely due to egrants system limitations. Description: CNCS is seeking approval of AmeriCorps Application Instructions, which is used by Nonprofit organizations and State, Local, and Tribal Governments to apply for AmeriCorps funding. Type of Review: Renewal. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: AmeriCorps Application Instructions: State Commissions; State and National Competitive; Professional Corps, Indian Tribes; State and Territories without Commissions; and State and National Planning. OMB Number: 3045–0047. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Nonprofit organization, State, Local and Tribal. Total Respondents: 2,000. Frequency: Annually or as grant solicitations require. Average Time per Response: 80 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 160,000 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Dated: November 4, 2013. Bill Basl, Director, AmeriCorps. [FR Doc. 2013–26782 Filed 11–7–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–28–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Notice of Advisory Committee Closed Meeting; U.S. Strategic Command Strategic Advisory Group Department of Defense. Notice of Advisory Committee closed meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the U.S. Strategic Command Strategic Advisory Group. DATES: December 10, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and December 11, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67131 Dougherty Conference Center, Building 432, 906 SAC Boulevard, Offutt AFB, Nebraska 68113. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bruce Sudduth, Designated Federal Officer, (402) 294–4102, 901 SAC Boulevard, Suite 1F7, Offutt AFB, NE 68113–6030. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. App 2, Section 1), the Government in Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. § 552b), and 41 CFR 102–3.150. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to provide advice on scientific, technical, intelligence, and policy-related issues to the Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, during the development of the Nation’s strategic war plans. Agenda: Topics include: Policy Issues, Space Operations, Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Assessment, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Intelligence Operations, Cyber Operations, Global Strike, Command and Control, Science and Technology, Missile Defense. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, and 41 CFR 102–3.155, the Department of Defense has determined that the meeting shall be closed to the public. Per delegated authority by the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, General C. Robert Kehler, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, in consultation with his legal advisor, has determined in writing that the public interest requires that all sessions of this meeting be closed to the public because they will be concerned with matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the membership of the Strategic Advisory Group at any time or in response to the stated agenda of a planned meeting. Written statements should be submitted to the Strategic Advisory Group’s Designated Federal Officer; the Designated Federal Officer’s contact information can be obtained from the GSA’s FACA Database—https:// facasms.fido.gov/. Written statements that do not pertain to a scheduled meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group may be submitted at any time. However, if individual comments pertain to a specific topic being discussed at a planned meeting, then these statements must be submitted no later than five business days prior to the meeting in question. The Designated Federal Officer will review all submitted written ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has 
submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled 
AmeriCorps Application Instructions for review and approval in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, 
(44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting 
documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National 
and Community Service, Jennifer Bastress Tahmasebi, at 202-606-6667 or 
email to jbastresstahmasebi@cns.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.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra, OMB Desk Officer for the 
Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the following 
two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal 
Register:
    (1) By fax to: 202-395-6974, Attention: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra, OMB 
Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; or
    (2) By email to: Jasmeet_K._Seehra@omb.eop.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in 
comments which:
     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;
     Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information to be collected; and
     Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Comments

    A 60-day Notice requesting public comment was published in the 
Federal Register on 8/19/2013. This comment period ended 10/18/2013. 
Six entities provided comments. Many of the comments addressed the 
content of the FY2013 AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Funding 
Opportunity. CNCS will address these comments through a

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different forum. The comments related to the Application Instructions 
are addressed below.
    Two commenters asked that if CNCS releases multiple versions of the 
Application Instructions that they be dated. CNCS will date all 
versions of the Applications Instructions moving forward.
    Three commenters asked that CNCS raise the applicant burden to 80 
hours to account for both the initial application preparation as well 
as the reworking of the application based on State Commission review 
and feedback. In response to the comments, CNCS will raise the 
applicant burden to 80 hours to ensure that the burden estimate 
provides the public, especially new applicants, with adequate notice of 
the time required to prepare an application. We expect that many 
applicants will be able to complete the application in less than 80 
hours, but support providing notice to applicants that will allow them 
to budget time effectively.
    Two commenters asked if the fields ``Total Private Match'' and 
``Total Local, State, and Federal Government Match'' will be populated 
by the ``Total Match'' amount captured in the budget. No. The ``Total 
Match'' amount captured in the budget is a combination of private and 
government match. CNCS is interested in breaking out the match into two 
categories.
    Two commenters asked the purpose of requesting ``Leveraged funds,'' 
if there was a requirement to track those funds, and what repercussions 
would there be if an applicant raised leverage funds that were either 
above or below the expected amount. The collection of ``Leveraged 
funds'' enables CNCS to better understand the total cost of running an 
AmeriCorps program. For cost reimbursement applicants, funding in 
addition to the CNCS share and the required match may be required to 
run an AmeriCorps program. For fixed amount applicants, funding in 
addition to the CNCS share is required to run an AmeriCorps program. 
There is no requirement to track leveraged funds as long as successful 
applicants have adequate resources to sustain program operations. If 
there are sufficient funds to operate successfully, there are no 
repercussions should the applicant raise more or less of the 
anticipated ``Leveraged Funds'' amount.
    One commenter asked for definitions for ``episodic'' and 
``ongoing'' volunteers. CNCS has provided those definitions in the 
FY2013 AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Funding Opportunity.
    One commenter asked if the operating sites chart will be provided 
to State Commissions as part of the consultative process that takes 
place between National Direct applicants and State Commissions. CNCS 
plans to incorporate the operating site data into the state profiles, 
which are updated annually and available for Commission use. At this 
time, CNCS does not have plans to share this information with state 
commissions to facilitate the National Direct--State Commission 
consultative process, largely due to egrants system limitations.
    Description: CNCS is seeking approval of AmeriCorps Application 
Instructions, which is used by Nonprofit organizations and State, 
Local, and Tribal Governments to apply for AmeriCorps funding.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps Application Instructions: State Commissions; 
State and National Competitive; Professional Corps, Indian Tribes; 
State and Territories without Commissions; and State and National 
Planning.
    OMB Number: 3045-0047.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Nonprofit organization, State, Local and Tribal.
    Total Respondents: 2,000.
    Frequency: Annually or as grant solicitations require.
    Average Time per Response: 80 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 160,000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: November 4, 2013.
Bill Basl,
Director, AmeriCorps.
[FR Doc. 2013-26782 Filed 11-7-13; 8:45 am]
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