[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 139 (Wednesday, July 19, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 44762]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-18211]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Renewal 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. 3508(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 its 
proposed revision of its AmeriCorps*NCCC Service Project Application 
Form (OMB Control Number 3045-0010). Copies of the information 
collection requests can be obtained by contacting the office below in 
the ADDRESSES section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
ADDRESSES section on or before September 18, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to Corporation for National and Community 
Service, AmeriCorps*NCCC, Attention: Mr. Wayne E. Verry, 1201 New York 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wayne E. Verry, (202) 606-5000, ext. 
108.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

Comment Request

    The Corporation Service 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

    This form is used by community non-profit organizations, government 
agencies, and other prospective service project sponsors in the 
submission of proposed service projects for consideration by 
AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community Corps.

Current Action

    The Corporation seeks renewal of the current form as it is under 
revision. The revised form incorporates lessons learned since program 
inception, and will be used for the same purpose as the existing form. 
The current form is due to expire November 30, 2000.
    The principal revisions of the new Project Application are:
     Additional information in the Instructions regarding 
electronic preparation and submission;
     A request for a description of the compelling community 
needs to be addressed rather than a general description of the proposed 
project;
     A request for a work plan for accomplishing the project 
rather than a calendar and timeline.
     A request for tasks to be performed in the event of 
inclement weather (as appropriate);
     A request for an estimated number of volunteers from the 
community who might participate in the project rather than a general 
description of community participation;
     A clarification of the term ``Service Learning'' as part 
of the Corps Member Development aspect of the project;
     A statement confirming that an assurance of non-
discrimination is included in the Sponsor Agreement, to be signed after 
the Project Application is approved.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps*NCCC Service Project Application.
    OMB Number: 3045-0010.
    Agency Number: N/A.
    Affected Public: Various non-profit organizations/project sponsors.
    Total Respondents: 900.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Average Time Per Response: 8 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 7,200 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): N/A.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): N/A.
    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: July 13, 2000.
Fred L. Peters,
Acting Director, AmeriCorps*NCCC.
[FR Doc. 00-18211 Filed 7-18-00; 8:45 am]
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