[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 28, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58601-58602]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-29045]



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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Reauthorization of the National and Community Service Act of 
1990, as Amended, and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as 
Amended

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Request for public comment--extension of deadline for 
submission of public comments.

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SUMMARY: To ensure participation by the greatest number of interested 
parties, the Corporation for National and Community Service extends the 
deadline for submission of written comments from the public regarding 
the reauthorization of the Corporation and of programs implemented 
under the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended by the 
National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, 42 U.S.C. 12501 et 
seq., and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, 42 
U.S.C. 4950 et seq. The statutory authorization for the Corporation and 
its programs expires on September 30, 1996. However, the 
reauthorization process has already begun and issues are currently 
being discussed. In order to contribute in a timely manner to 
Congressional reauthorization discussions, the Corporation is reviewing 
its statutory provisions and programs. To ensure an opportunity for 
public participation, the Corporation invites public comments. As 
Congress may hold hearings on the reauthorization of the Corporation 
and its programs as early as the mid- or late-December of 1995, the 
Corporation encourages the public to submit written comments as soon as 
possible.

DATES: Only written comments will be considered. Comments must be 
submitted on or before January 15, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Terry Russell, General 
Counsel, Corporation for National Service, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Myung J. Lee, Associate General 
Counsel, Corporation for National Service, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20525. Telephone: (202) 606-5000, ext. 548.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Corporation is a government corporation 
that engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in community-based 
service. This service addresses the nation's education, public safety, 
human, and environmental needs by achieving direct and demonstrable 
results. In doing so, the Corporation fosters civic responsibility, 
strengthens the ties that bind us together as a people, and provides 
educational opportunity for those who make a substantial commitment to 
service.
    Pursuant to the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as 
amended, the Corporation makes grants to States, subdivisions of 
States, Indian tribes, U.S. Territories, public or private nonprofit 
organizations, Federal agencies and institutions of higher education to 
carry out service programs as part of AmeriCorps* National, AmeriCorps* 
State, Learn and Serve America (School and Community Based and Higher 
Education), or AmeriCorps* NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps).
    The Corporation also oversees programs implemented under the 
Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, including 
AmeriCorps* VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) and National 
Senior Service Corps (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP), Senior 
Companions, and Foster Grandparents) programs.
    Listed below are some of the issues that have been raised in 
anticipation of reauthorization by both critics and supporters of the 
Corporation and its programs. Please note that the following list is 
not exhaustive and comments do not have to be restricted to these 
issues:
    1. Ethic of service--Beyond the programs of Learn and Serve, 
AmeriCorps, and National Senior 

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Service Corps, what can the Corporation do to further the mission, 
vision, and goals that engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in 
community-based service?
    2. Price of national service--How can we deliver national service 
in a way that costs less but that is as, or more, effective? For 
instance, for AmeriCorps programs, think in light of common aspects 
such as direct service, living allowance and benefits, education award, 
diversity, community-driven partnerships, non-federal match, and 
national identity.
    3. Increasing the non-federal share of the budget--What functions 
and activities might be the most attractive to outside funders? What 
kinds of incentives might be necessary? What is a realistic time table 
for increasing the percentage of funds from the private and independent 
sectors?
    4. Corporation structure--What is an effective and efficient field 
structure? What are the appropriate roles for state commissions and the 
Corporation, including the state offices?
    5. Politicization--How can we guard against the politicization of 
national service? Are there any aspects of current Corporation programs 
and practices that create a perception of politicization?
    6. Partnership relations--What products, assistance, information do 
you need from the Corporation? What services would make the 
partnerships more effective?
    In order to contribute in a timely manner to the discussions 
concerning the reauthorization of the Corporation and its programs, the 
Corporation invites public commentary on any aspect of the Corporation 
for National Service, its policies, and its programs, including the 
issues presented above. Specific statutory references are preferred, 
but are not necessary to the submission of comments. All comments will 
be considered but the Corporation will not be able to reply 
individually to each submitter.

    Dated: November 22, 1995.
Terry Russell,
General Counsel, Corporation for National and Community Service.
[FR Doc. 95-29045 Filed 11-27-95; 8:45 am]
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