Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, 22952-22953 [2014-09388]

Download as PDF 22952 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 80 / Friday, April 25, 2014 / Notices PHILADELPHIA, PA Barry S. Lineback, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2014–09404 Filed 4–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED 2. The action will result in authorizing small entity to provide the service to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in connection with the service proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification Procurement List; Addition and Deletion Accordingly, the following service is added to the Procurement List: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Addition to and Deletion from the Procurement List. Service AGENCY: This action adds a service to the Procurement List that will be provided by nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and delete a service from the Procurement List previously provided by such agency. DATES: Effective Date: May 26, 2014. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 10800, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–4149. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Service Type/Location: Janitorial Service, FAA SW Region, Houston TRACON, 4005 Greens Road, Houston, TX NPA: Crossroads Diversified Service, Inc., Sacramento, CA Contracting Activity: DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, FORT WORTH, TX Deletion On 4/4/2014 (79 FR 18891–18892), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice of proposed deletion from the Procurement List. After consideration of the relevant matter presented, the Committee has determined that the service listed below is no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. Addition Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification On 2/28/2014 (79 FR 11422–11423), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice of proposed addition to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agency to provide the service and impact of the addition on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the service listed below is suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. The action may result in authorizing small entities to provide the service to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in connection with the service deleted from the Procurement List. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organization that will provide the service to the Government. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:57 Apr 24, 2014 Jkt 232001 End of Certification Accordingly, the following service is deleted from the Procurement List: Service Service Type/Location: Switchboard Operation, Veterans Affairs Medical Center: Highway 6 West, 1400 E. Touhy Avenue, Iowa City, IA PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Contracting Activity: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, NAC, HINES, IL Barry S. Lineback, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2014–09405 Filed 4–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–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 AmeriCorps Competitive Advantage study 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, Adrienne DiTommaso, at 202–606–3611 or email to aditommaso@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. Sharon Mar, 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. Sharon Mar, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; or (2) By email to: smar@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; SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 80 / Friday, April 25, 2014 / Notices • 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. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Comments A 60-day Notice requesting public comment was published in the Federal Register on 1/21/14. This comment period ended 3/24/14. There were 2 comments submitted. Those comments involved suggestions around the hiring scenario set up; candidate experience profiles; and the brand identity of members. Clarifying information was provided to the commenters to further explain the use of a bachelor’s degree as the common level of education across candidates, and the use of a highly generalized office position as the hypothetical position of interest. A technical question about the possible incompatibility of certain combinations of candidate experiences was answered through an example. Finally, the suggestion that we test AmeriCorps brand salience vs. grantee brand salience was addressed by explaining the lack of sufficient space in the experimental design, as well as concerns of confusing and overburdening respondents with too much information. Description: CNCS is seeking approval of the AmeriCorps Competitive Advantage study, which is used by staff in the Office of Research and Evaluation to identify any competitive advantage in the job market that may be conferred by AmeriCorps experience. Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: AmeriCorps Competitive Advantage Study. OMB Number: None. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Employees involved in the hiring process in public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Total Respondents: Approximately 500. Frequency: One time. Average Time per Response: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 125. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:57 Apr 24, 2014 Jkt 232001 Dated: April 21, 2014. Mary Hyde, Acting Director, Office of Research and Evaluation. [FR Doc. 2014–09388 Filed 4–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–28–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Federal Advisory Committee; Response Systems to Adult Sexual Assault Crimes Panel; Charter Amendment DoD. Charter amendment. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce that it is amending the charter for the Response Systems to Adult Sexual Assault Crimes Panel (‘‘the Panel’’). SUMMARY: Jim Freeman, Advisory Committee Management Officer for the DoD, 703– 692–5952. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Panel’s charter is being amended under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b) (‘‘the Sunshine Act’’), and 41 CFR 102–3.50(d). The Panel is a discretionary Federal advisory committee that shall provide the Committees on the Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, through the General Counsel of the DoD and the Secretary of Defense, a report of its findings and recommendations. The Panel will conduct an independent review and assessment of the systems used to investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate crimes involving adult sexual assault and related offenses, under 10 U.S.C. 920 (Article 120, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), for the purpose of developing recommendations regarding how to improve the effectiveness of such systems. Additionally, Section 1731(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (‘‘the FY 2014 NDAA’’) (Pub. L. 113–66) established additional tasks. Pursuant to Section 576(b)(1)(A) of the FY 2013 NDAA, the Panel shall be comprised of nine members, five of whom are appointed by the Secretary of Defense and one member each appointed by the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Committees on Armed FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22953 Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively. The members shall be selected from among private United States citizens, who collectively possess expertise in military law, civilian law, the investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of sexual assaults in Federal and State criminal courts, victim advocacy, treatment for victims, military justice, the organization and missions of the Armed Forces, and offenses relating to rape, sexual assault, and other adult sexual assault crimes. The chair shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense from among the members of the Panel. Members shall be appointed for the life of the Panel. Any vacancy in the Panel shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Members of the Panel, who were appointed by the Secretary of Defense, shall be appointed as experts or consultants, under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109, to serve as special government employee (SGE) members. Panel members shall, with the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, serve without compensation, unless authorized by the Secretary of Defense. Each Panel member is appointed to provide advice to the government on the basis of his or her best judgment without representing any particular point of view and in a manner that is free from conflict of interest. The Department, when necessary and consistent with the Panel’s mission, may establish subcommittees, task forces, and working groups. Establishment of subcommittees will be based upon a written determination, to include terms of reference, by the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, or the Office of the General Counsel of the DoD. These subcommittees shall not work independently of the Panel and shall report all of their recommendations and advice to the Panel for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees, task forces, or working groups have no authority to make decisions and recommendations, verbally or in writing, on behalf of the Panel. No subcommittee or any of its members can update or report, verbally or in writing, on behalf of the Panel directly to the DoD or any Federal officer or employee. The Secretary of Defense shall appoint subcommittee members even if the member in question is already a member of the Panel. Such individuals, if not full-time or part-time government personnel, shall be appointed as experts or consultants, under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109, to serve as SGE members. Subcommittee members shall serve for E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1

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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 Competitive Advantage study 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, Adrienne DiTommaso, at 202-606-3611 or email to 
aditommaso@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. Sharon Mar, 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. Sharon Mar, OMB Desk 
Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; or
    (2) By email to: smar@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;

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     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 1/21/14. This comment period ended 3/24/14. There 
were 2 comments submitted. Those comments involved suggestions around 
the hiring scenario set up; candidate experience profiles; and the 
brand identity of members. Clarifying information was provided to the 
commenters to further explain the use of a bachelor's degree as the 
common level of education across candidates, and the use of a highly 
generalized office position as the hypothetical position of interest. A 
technical question about the possible incompatibility of certain 
combinations of candidate experiences was answered through an example. 
Finally, the suggestion that we test AmeriCorps brand salience vs. 
grantee brand salience was addressed by explaining the lack of 
sufficient space in the experimental design, as well as concerns of 
confusing and overburdening respondents with too much information.
    Description: CNCS is seeking approval of the AmeriCorps Competitive 
Advantage study, which is used by staff in the Office of Research and 
Evaluation to identify any competitive advantage in the job market that 
may be conferred by AmeriCorps experience.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps Competitive Advantage Study.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Employees involved in the hiring process in 
public, non-profit, and private sectors.
    Total Respondents: Approximately 500.
    Frequency: One time.
    Average Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 125.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: April 21, 2014.
Mary Hyde,
Acting Director, Office of Research and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2014-09388 Filed 4-24-14; 8:45 am]
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