[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 203 (Thursday, October 21, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 56772]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-27535]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Revision of Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

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. Sec. 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. This 
form is available in alternate formats. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 606-
5256 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, Monday 
through Friday.
    Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning the 
revision of its AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application, Part A and Part 
B. The application is used by the Corporation in selecting 
AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsors. Copies of this information collection 
request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the 
ADDRESSES section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
ADDRESSES section by December 20, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Corporation for National and Community 
Service, Office of AmeriCorps*VISTA, Attn: Rosezina Dunn, 1201 New York 
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosezina Dunn (202) 606-5000, ext. 
244.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comment Request

    The Corporation 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.

Background

    The AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application, Part A and Part B is used 
by the Corporation in the selection of AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsors and in 
the approval of both new and the renewal of AmeriCorps*VISTA projects.

Current Action

    The Corporation seeks public comment on the AmeriCorps*VISTA 
Project Application, Part A and Part B. This application is being 
resubmitted for re-approval for a new 3-year period. The project 
application is submitted in order for projects to receive Federal 
assistance either in the form of an AmeriCorps*VISTA member, or grant 
of funds to support a project approved for members. It is used by 
potential project sponsors, as well as continuing previously approved 
projects.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: The AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application, Part A and Part B.
    OMB Number: 3045-0038.
    Agency Number: CNS 1421 and CNS 1421B.
    Affected Public: All eligible public and private non-profit 
organizations.
    Total Respondents: 2,200.
    Frequency: Part A is completed initially when the project is being 
developed. Part B is completed for each renewal year.
    Average Time Per Response: 15 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 33,00 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
    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: October 18, 1999.
Thomasenia P. Duncan,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 99-27535 Filed 10-20-99; 8:45 am]
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