[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 123 (Monday, June 28, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 34635-34636] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-16411] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ``Corporation''), has submitted the following public information collection requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)). Copies of these individual ICRs, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Office of Evaluation, Susan Labin, (202) 606-5000, Extension 160. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TTD) may call (202) 606-5256 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Comments should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Mr. Daniel Werfel, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395-7316, within 30 days of this publication in the Federal Register. 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 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 data collection 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. Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Longitudinal Research on AmeriCorps Member Outcomes. OMB Number: None. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: AmeriCorps Members and Respondents in Comparison Groups. Total Respondents: Approximately 10,350. Frequency: One time. Average Time Per Response: AmeriCorps Members: 30 minutes; Comparison Group Respondents: 45 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 3,606 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None. Description: The Corporation seeks approval of baseline survey forms for the longitudinal study of outcomes associated with participation in AmeriCorps, the national service program. A central purpose of the agency and its programs is to foster citizenship and development for those who serve in AmeriCorps. The proposed study includes members in the State/National and the National Civilian Community Corps AmeriCorps programs, and their counterparts in comparison groups. There were no comments received during the initial 60-day public comment period. Since our original submission, there has been a change in both the number of respondents and the overall burden hours. The number of respondents appears to have increased substantially but this is due to a screening phone call that will be made to approximately 4,850 potential respondents for less than five minutes. Thus, not including this brief call, the number of true respondents (5,550) is actually lower than originally anticipated. This decrease in the number of respondents is due to two changes: (1) Exclusion of the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) participation in the study; and (2) elimination of the Retrospective Study of AmeriCorps members. These studies are not part of the final design. Thus, the overall response in burden hours has decreased. Also contributing to a decrease in the burden hours is the change to a self- administered baseline for members rather than a phone interview. Even though the net burden is lower, the decreases are somewhat offset by an increase in the number of comparison respondents for the State and National programs. A national comparison group of those who have inquired about serving in AmeriCorps has been identified. This will strengthen the design and the ability of the study to address causality for the national study. [[Page 34636]] Dated: June 22, 1999. Thomas L. Bryant, Associate General Counsel. [FR Doc. 99-16411 Filed 6-25-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050-28-P