[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 243 (Tuesday, December 17, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 66263] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-31929] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Proposed Collection: Comment Request December 12, 1996. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 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. 3508(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, the Corporation for National and Community Service is soliciting comments concerning its proposed evaluation of Learn and Serve America participant outcomes. Copies of the information collection requests can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the address section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section on or before February 10, 1997. The Corporation for National and Community Service is particularly interested in comments which: Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Corporation, 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 to respond, including through 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. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Chuck Helfer, Office of Evaluation, Corporation for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20525. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chuck Helfer, (202) 606-5000, ext. 248. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Office of evaluation plans to administer a mailed survey to a sample of college students who participated in Learn and Serve America Higher Education (LSAHE) supported service-learning courses in spring 1996. The Office will also survey a comparison group of students who participated in traditional courses during the same time period. The goals of this survey are to describe the experiences of students who take service-learning courses and determine if students who take service-learning courses show higher levels of civic responsibility, life skills and educational achievement. II. Current Action The Corporation for National and Community Service seeks approval of a new form to evaluate the impact of the LSAHE program on student participants. Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: LSAHE Participant Outcome Survey. OMB Number: 3045--new. Agency Number: NA. Affected Public: College students in institutions supported by the LSAHE program. Total Respondents: 4,000. Frequency: One time only. Average Time Per Response: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,000. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0. 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: December 11, 1996. Lance Potter, Director, Office of Evaluation. [FR Doc. 96-31929 Filed 12-16-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050-28-P