[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 24, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33525-33526]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-13082]


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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 AmeriCorps National Referral Card (OMB Control Number 
3045-0004, with an expiration date of 8/31/2000). 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 July 24, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Corporation for National and Community 
Service, Attn: Noel McCaman, Director, AmeriCorps Recruitment Office, 
1201 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 8711, Washington, DC 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Noel McCaman, (202) 606-5000, ext. 
443, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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

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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 AmeriCorps National Referral Card is submitted by potential 
AmeriCorps members to the Corporation for National Service for input 
into a national recruitment referral database and the information 
provided is distributed to approved AmeriCorps programs. The programs 
then contact individuals who have completed the form and ask them to 
formally apply for AmeriCorps member positions.

Current Action

    The Corporation seeks to revise the current AmeriCorps National 
Referral Card in order to determine:
    (1) Citizenship or if applicant is a lawful permanent resident 
alien of the United States (a statutory requirement for participation 
in AmeriCorps);
    (2) Knowledge of foreign languages. (The current card asks only 
about Spanish language skills);
    (3) If the individual is interested in serving in a summer program; 
and
    (4) The geographic area(s) in which the individual would prefer to 
serve.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps National Referral Card.
    OMB Number: 3045-0004.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Total Respondents: 100,000 (50,000 through the Corporation's 1-800 
number, and 50,000 through the Corporation's website).
    Frequency: One response per individual (optional collection).
    Average Time Per Response: 3 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 5,000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $42,900--(1-800 number 
costs and $0.00 for the website).
    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: May 19, 2000.
Noel V. McCaman,
Director of AmeriCorps Recruitment, Corporation for National and 
Community Service.
[FR Doc. 00-13082 Filed 5-23-00; 8:45 am]
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