[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 184 (Wednesday, September 23, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50890-50891]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-25391]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service 
(hereinafter the ``Corporation''), 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.3506(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 is soliciting comments concerning the 
development of 4 new program progress reports. The 4 new progress 
reports are: (1) Progress Report for AmeriCorps*Indian Tribes or 
Territory Programs; (2)Progress Report for AmeriCorps*State Program or 
National Direct Operating Site; (3) Progress Report for 
AmeriCorps*National Parent Organizations or State Commission; and (4) 
AmeriCorps Education Awards Program Progress Report. This notice 
combines all four new progress reports into one notice for public 
comments.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
ADDRESSES section by November 23, 1998.
    The Corporation is particularly interested in comments that:
     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;
     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, e.g., 
permitting electronic submissions of responses.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to Corporation for National and Community 
Service, Attn: Peter Heinaru, Director, AmeriCorps*State and National, 
1201 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20525.


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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosa Harrison (202) 606-5000, x433.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Progress Report for AmeriCorps*Indian Tribes or Territory 
Programs

A. Background

    The information being collected in these reports has previously 
been collected using draft copies of similar forms. These forms have 
been developed with significant input from AmeriCorps grantees and in 
many cases mirror those used by grantees to collect information from 
their sub-grantees, in some instances on a more frequent basis.

B. Current Action

    This information will be submitted tri-annually to the Corporation 
for review and analysis. The information will be used to track progress 
toward objectives, monitor other aspects of program performance, 
identify training and technical assistance needs, and provide 
information for dissemination to Corporation stakeholders, including 
Congress.
    Type of Review: New Request.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Progress Report for AmeriCorps*Indian Tribes or Territory 
Programs.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: All approved Indian Tribes and Territory 
AmeriCorps Programs.
    Total Respondents: 15 grantees.
    Frequency: 3 times a year.
    Average Time Per Response: 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 135 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $140.13.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $2,102.

II. Progress Report for AmeriCorps*State Program or National Direct 
Operating Site

A. Background

    The information being collected in these reports has previously 
been collected using draft copies of similar forms. These forms have 
been developed with significant input from AmeriCorps grantees and in 
many cases mirror those used by grantees to collect information from 
their sub-grantees, in some instances on a more frequent basis.

B. Current Action

     This information will be submitted tri-annually to the Corporation 
for review and analysis. The information will be used to track progress 
toward objectives, monitor other aspects of program performance, 
identify training and technical assistance needs, and provide 
information for dissemination to Corporation stakeholders, including 
Congress.
    Type of Review: New Request.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Progress Report for AmeriCorps*State Program or National 
Direct Operating Site.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: All approved AmeriCorps*State Program/National 
Direct Operating Sites.
    Total Respondents: 650.
    Frequency: 3 times a year.
    Average Time Per Response: 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 5850 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $138.42.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $89,973.

III. Progress Report for AmeriCorps*National Parent Organization or 
State Commission

A. Background

    The information being collected in these reports has previously 
been collected using draft copies of similar forms. These forms have 
been developed with significant input from AmeriCorps grantees and in 
many cases mirror those used by grantees to collect information from 
their sub-grantees, in some instances on a more frequent basis.

B. Current Action

    This information will be submitted tri-annually to the Corporation 
for review and analysis. The information will be used to track progress 
toward objectives, monitor other aspects of program performance, 
identify training and technical assistance needs, and provide 
information for dissemination to Corporation stakeholders, including 
Congress.
    Type of Review: New Request.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Progress Report for AmeriCorps*National Parent Organizations 
or State Commissions.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: All approved AmeriCorps*National Parent 
Organizations or State Commissions.
    Total Respondents: 70.
    Frequency: 3 times a year.
    Average Time Per Response: 5 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,050 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $230.13.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $16,109.10.

IV. Progress Report for AmeriCorps Education Awards Program

A. Background

    The information being collected in these reports has previously 
been collected using draft copies of similar forms.

B. Current Action

    This information will be submitted tri-annually to the Corporation 
for review and analysis. The information will be used to track progress 
toward objectives, monitor other aspects of program performance, 
identify training and technical assistance needs, and provide 
information for dissemination to Corporation stakeholders, including 
Congress.
    Type of Review: New Request.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Progress Report for AmeriCorps Education Awards Program.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: All approved AmeriCorps Education Awards Program 
sponsors.
    Total Respondents: 200.
    Frequency: 3 times a year.
    Average Time Per Response: 2 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,200 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $93.42.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $18,684.
    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: September 17, 1998.
Kenneth L. Klothen,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 98-25391 Filed 9-22-98; 8:45 am]
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