[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 156 (Friday, August 11, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49232-49233]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-20356]


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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 for public comments.

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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 requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. This 
form is available in alternative formats. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 565-
2799 between the hours of 9 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 Grant Application 
(OMB Control Number 3045-0035, with an expiration date of 12/31/2000). 
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 October 10, 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, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Boynton, (202) 606-5000, ext. 
499, or e-mail to [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 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 
submission of responses.

Background

    The National Senior Service Corps Grant Application is submitted by 
prospective grantees to apply for or renew sponsorship of projects 
under the National Senior Service Corps Programs--the Retired and 
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), 
Senior Companion Program (SCP), and/or Senior Corps Demonstration 
Program. The application serves as the foundation for making award 
decisions. Completion of the application is required to obtain or 
retain sponsorship of a Senior Corps local project.

Current Action

    The Corporation proposes to revise the National Senior Service 
Corps Grant Application in order to: (1) Reflect evolution in 
programming that places greater emphasis on measurable accomplishments 
and impact in the community and meeting the requirements of the 
Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA); (2) streamline the 
instructions for greater clarity and ease of completion; (3) eliminate 
redundant or unused sections and/or pages, such as the Five Element 
Statement page; (4) standardize submission of certain types of 
information, such as the Active Volunteer Station Lists; (5) strengthen 
the project work plan as a more comprehensive planning and reporting 
tool; and (6) update current page 13

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``NSSC 3-Digit Issue Area and Service Category Codes'' to correspond to 
the National Senior Service Corps' OMB-approved revised Project 
Progress and Volunteer Activity (PPVA) data collection form.
    Once finalized and approved, the Grant Application will be 
completed by all public and private, non-profit organizations applying 
for National Senior Service Corps sponsorship when the proposed grant 
start date will be July 1, 2001 or thereafter. Three year approval of 
the Grant Application is proposed.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: National Senior Service Corps Project Grant Application.
    OMB Number: 3045-0035.
    Agency Number: 424-NSSC.
    Affected Public: Prospective sponsors for National Senior Service 
Corps Grants.
    Total Respondents: 1,634.
    Frequency: Annual, with exceptions.
    Average Time Per Response: 16.58 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 27,769 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $3,325.
    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: August 7, 2000.
Teresa Scannell,
Deputy Director, National Senior Service Corps.
[FR Doc. 00-20356 Filed 8-10-00; 8:45 am]
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