Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; AmeriCorps Application Questions, 74156-74157 [2023-23808]

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[FR Doc. 2023–23956 Filed 10–26–23; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P Sunshine Act Meetings STATUS: CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; AmeriCorps Application Questions Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating as AmeriCorps, has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled AmeriCorps Application Questions for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the ADDRESSES section by November 29, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling AmeriCorps, Sharron Tendai, at 202–606–3904 or by email to stendai@cns.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 208 / Monday, October 30, 2023 / Notices 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 AmeriCorps, 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; • 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments A 60-day Notice requesting public comment was published in the Federal Register on July 31, 2023 at 49453– 49454. This comment period ended September 29, 2023. No public comments were received from this Notice. On September 12, 2023, AmeriCorps led a focus group with 9 individuals to discuss the burden of the AmeriCorps Application Questions. The participants in the focus group were a mix of VISTA sponsors, and grantees from AmeriCorps Seniors, AmeriCorps State and National, and Volunteer Initiatives. Participants agreed that AmeriCorps requests a lot of data in its application but does not communicate its intentions for the information collected. They further agreed that AmeriCorps should more clearly communicate to those who complete this information collection why it requires the level of data collection it asks for. While the application lists a burden of 6 hours to complete the application questions, participants agreed the actual time spent completing the application is significantly longer. For this reason, we have extended the time burden to 40 hours per applicant.The application instructions are often circular, referring back to one another, and applicants have to frequently refer back to them (NOFO, guidance, application instructions). Participants told AmeriCorps that navigating these materials in order to complete this information collection is extremely burdensome and frustrating. Their additional suggestions for minimizing the burden to the public include: replacing eGrants, providing a VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Oct 27, 2023 Jkt 262001 word limit per section rather than a page limit, and providing clear checklists of ‘‘must-do’’ items and criteria to help guide applicants through the process in a more concrete way. While many of these changes are not currently possible in eGrants, these comments will help inform improvements to the forthcoming grants management system. Title of Collection: AmeriCorps Application Questions. OMB Control Number: 3045–0187. Type of Review: Renewal. Respondents/Affected Public: Organizations, State, Local or Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 13,200. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 528,000. Abstract: The generic application questions are used by applicants for funding through AmeriCorps competitions. The application is completed electronically using the Agency’s web-based grants management system or submitted via email. AmeriCorps seeks to renew the current information collection without revisions. The information collection will otherwise be used in the same manner as the existing application. AmeriCorps also seeks to continue using the current application until the revised application is approved by OMB. The current application is due to expire on October 30, 2023. Danielle Melfi, Chief Program Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–23808 Filed 10–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–28–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2023–SCC–0187] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; 2024 Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS 2024) Main Study Revision National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request (ICR). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before November 29, 2023. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 74157 Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice. Click on this link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain to access the site. Find this information collection request (ICR) by selecting ‘‘Department of Education’’ under ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then check the ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. Reginfo.gov provides two links to view documents related to this information collection request. Information collection forms and instructions may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Information Collection (IC) List’’ link. Supporting statements and other supporting documentation may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Supporting Statement and Other Documents’’ link. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Carrie Clarady, (202) 245–6347. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: 2024 Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS 2024) Main Study Revision. OMB Control Number: 1850–0888. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 10,820. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 11,347. Abstract: The Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) is an international survey of teachers and principals focusing on the working conditions of teachers and the teaching and learning practices in schools. The United States will administer TALIS for the third time in 2024, having participated in 2013 and 2018. TALIS 2024 is sponsored by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). TALIS is steered ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 208 (Monday, October 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74156-74157]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23808]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; AmeriCorps Application Questions

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating 
as AmeriCorps, has submitted a public information collection request 
(ICR) entitled AmeriCorps Application Questions for review and approval 
in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office 
listed in the ADDRESSES section by November 29, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of this ICR, with applicable 
supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling AmeriCorps, 
Sharron Tendai, at 202-606-3904 or by email to [email protected].

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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 AmeriCorps, 
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;
     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 July 31, 2023 at 49453-49454. This comment period 
ended September 29, 2023. No public comments were received from this 
Notice. On September 12, 2023, AmeriCorps led a focus group with 9 
individuals to discuss the burden of the AmeriCorps Application 
Questions. The participants in the focus group were a mix of VISTA 
sponsors, and grantees from AmeriCorps Seniors, AmeriCorps State and 
National, and Volunteer Initiatives. Participants agreed that 
AmeriCorps requests a lot of data in its application but does not 
communicate its intentions for the information collected. They further 
agreed that AmeriCorps should more clearly communicate to those who 
complete this information collection why it requires the level of data 
collection it asks for. While the application lists a burden of 6 hours 
to complete the application questions, participants agreed the actual 
time spent completing the application is significantly longer. For this 
reason, we have extended the time burden to 40 hours per applicant.The 
application instructions are often circular, referring back to one 
another, and applicants have to frequently refer back to them (NOFO, 
guidance, application instructions). Participants told AmeriCorps that 
navigating these materials in order to complete this information 
collection is extremely burdensome and frustrating. Their additional 
suggestions for minimizing the burden to the public include: replacing 
eGrants, providing a word limit per section rather than a page limit, 
and providing clear checklists of ``must-do'' items and criteria to 
help guide applicants through the process in a more concrete way. While 
many of these changes are not currently possible in eGrants, these 
comments will help inform improvements to the forthcoming grants 
management system.
    Title of Collection: AmeriCorps Application Questions.
    OMB Control Number: 3045-0187. Type of Review: Renewal.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Organizations, State, Local or Tribal 
Governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 13,200.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 528,000.
    Abstract: The generic application questions are used by applicants 
for funding through AmeriCorps competitions. The application is 
completed electronically using the Agency's web-based grants management 
system or submitted via email. AmeriCorps seeks to renew the current 
information collection without revisions. The information collection 
will otherwise be used in the same manner as the existing application. 
AmeriCorps also seeks to continue using the current application until 
the revised application is approved by OMB. The current application is 
due to expire on October 30, 2023.

Danielle Melfi,
Chief Program Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-23808 Filed 10-27-23; 8:45 am]
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