[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 248 (Tuesday, December 28, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 72651]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-33551]



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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. 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 National Senior Service Corps Project Progress Report 
(OMB Control Number 3045-0033, with an expiration date of 12/31/99). 
The Corporation has submitted an extension request to OMB to allow for 
the continued use of this report during the public comment period and 
the OMB review. Copies of the 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 February 28, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Corporation for National and Community 
Service, National Senior Service Corps, Attn: Peter L. Boynton, Program 
Officer, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Boynton, (202) 606-5000, ext. 
499.

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 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 Progress Report (PPR) was designed to assure that National 
Service Corps (NSSC) grantees address and fulfill legislated program 
purposes, meet agency program management and grant requirements, and 
assess progress toward work plan objectives agreed upon in the granting 
of the award.

Current Action

    The Corporation seeks to revise the current PPR: a.) in order to 
reflect and mirror the revised regulations for the Retired and Senior 
Volunteer, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion Programs, contained 
in 45 CFR parts 2551, 2552, and 2553, published in the Federal Register 
on March 24, 1999, and b.) to eliminate current use of the PPR for 
collection of Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) performance 
data. The Corporation anticipates making available to all NSSC grantees 
an OMB approved revised PPR by July of 2000. Pending OMB approval, the 
GPRA data will be collected annually as of September 30 and submitted 
by December 1, through separate reporting.
    The revised PPR will be used by NSSC grantees to report progress 
toward accomplishing work plan goals and objectives, meeting challenges 
encountered, describing significant activities, and requesting 
technical assistance. Submission requirements are proposed to be 
revised as follows, which will have the effect of reducing the 
reporting burden on many grantees that currently report semi-annually:
    Established multi-year NSSC grantees will submit the complete 
report annually within 30 days of the end of their annual budget cycle.
    New projects in their first year, new components of statewide 
projects, demonstrations, and projects experiencing problems or with 
substantial project revisions will submit the PPR quarterly. One year 
grantees will submit the PPR semi-annually.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: National Senior Services Corps Project Progress Report.
    OMB Number: 3045-0033.
    Agency Number: CNCS Form 1020.
    Affected Public: Sponsors of National Senior Service Corps grants.
    Total Respondents: 1,300.
    Frequency: Annual, with exceptions. It is estimated that 700 will 
respond annually, 500 semi-annually, and 100 quarterly.
    Average Time Per Response: 9.7 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 12,550 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $2,599.
    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 21, 1999.
Thomasenia P. Duncan,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 99-33551 Filed 12-27-99; 8:45 am]
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