[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 98 (Monday, May 21, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27946-27947]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-12675]


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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

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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 Progress Report (OMB Control 
Number 3045-0043, with an expiration date of 07/31/2000). 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 20, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Corporation for National and Community 
Service, AmeriCorps*VISTA, Attn: Robert L. Bush, 1201 New York Avenue, 
NW., Washington, D.C., 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert L. Bush, (202) 606-5000, ext. 
338, 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 
submissions of responses.

Background:

    The Corporation proposes to distribute the AmeriCorps*VISTA Project 
Progress Report form to AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsoring organizations upon 
project approval. Sponsoring organizations are required to submit a 
completed form to the Corporation on a quarterly basis. Corporation 
personnel will use the form to track project accomplishments, problems, 
resources generated, project sustainability, and support provided to 
AmeriCorps*VISTA members. Information from the form is also used to 
fulfill requests for substantive project information. The purpose of 
the form is to evaluate a sponsor's progress towards meeting project 
goals and objectives, assess risk, and document qualitative and 
quantitative information about project accomplishments for a given 
reporting period.

Current Action

    The Corporation proposes to revise the AmeriCorps*VISTA Project 
Progress Report by deleting unused information from the existing 
version of the form, incorporating plain language, and collecting the 
following project information:
     Activities that contribute to building permanent 
infrastructure.
     Outcomes that demonstrate helping people out of poverty.
     The Corporation also proposes to revise the 
AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Progress Report by requesting the ``e-mail 
address'' of project supervisors to provide a more inexpensive and 
faster way to communicate and share information.
    Further, the Corporation proposes to revise the AmeriCorps*VISTA 
Project Progress Report by asking sponsoring organizations if they have 
technical assistance needs.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Progress Report.
    OMB Number: 3045-0043.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsoring organizations, site 
supervisors, and members.
    Total Respondents: 1,200.
    Frequency: Quarterly, with exceptions.
    Average Time Per Response: 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 3,600 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: May 14, 2001.
Matt B. Dunne,
Director, AmeriCorps*VISTA.
[FR Doc. 01-12675 Filed 5-18-01; 8:45 am]
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