[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 95 (Thursday, May 16, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34912-34913]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-12311]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review; 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'') has submitted a public information 
collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995, Public Law 104-13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, 
with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling 
the Corporation for National and Community Service, Marcia Scott, at 
(202) 606-5000, extension 100. Individuals who use a telecommunications 
device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (800) 833-3722 between the hours 
of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
    Comments should be sent to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Attn: Ms. 
Brenda Aguilar, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and 
Community Service, Records Management Center, Room 10102, 725 17th 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395-6929, within 30 days from 
the date of publication in this Federal Register. Due to security 
measures at OMB, comments sent by mail may be delayed and might not 
reach Ms. Aguilar within the comment period. Therefore, comments may be 
faxed to Ms. Aguilar at (202) 395-6974, or sent to her by e-mail at 
[email protected].
    The OMB 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 Corporation's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity 
of the information to be collected; and
     Propose ways to 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The Corporation has the responsibility to evaluate the 
effectiveness of its program. The Corporation's major initiative is 
AmeriCorps, the national service program funded at $360 million 
annually. While the primary emphasis of AmeriCorps is on providing 
services to communities and other beneficiaries, of key importance is 
participant development. AmeriCorps includes the State and National 
program and the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) program. The 
objectives of this study are to describe the changes in those outcomes 
over time; to identify factors explaining variation in outcomes at 
different stages of time; and to identify relationships between 
selected program features and member outcomes. Outcome domains will 
include civic engagement, educational skill aspiration and 
achievements, employment skill aspiration and achievements, and life 
skills.
    The Longitudinal Study of AmeriCorps Member Outcomes is designed to 
assess the effectiveness of AmeriCorps programs in meeting these 
objectives--member development outcomes. Previously, the Corporation 
received OMB approval (OMB #3045-0060, expires September 30, 2002 and 
#3045-0070, expires September 31, 2003) to launch three rounds of 
surveys of AmeriCorps members and their counterparts in comparison 
groups.

Current Action

    The Corporation seeks OMB approval to continue to study the impact 
of AmeriCorps*State and National and AmeriCorps*NCCC. This is a request 
to add another round of data collection to the study. The purpose of 
this additional round of data collection is to supplement data 
collected at baseline and post-program and collect additional 
information about participation in service prior to AmeriCorps, and the 
decision-making process concerning enrolling or not enrolling in

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AmeriCorps. In addition, the survey will collect details about the 
AmeriCorps experience of members, and employment and educational 
experiences of individuals in the comparison group in the year after 
they considered joining, but did not actually join AmeriCorps. Analysis 
of baseline data collected in the initial round of surveys raised 
questions about participants' motivations about, and previous 
involvement in, community service. Data collected in the supplemental 
survey will allow us to address those concerns.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: The Longitudinal Research on Member Outcomes.
    OMB Number: #3045-0070.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: AmeriCorps members, comparison group individuals.
    Total Respondents: 3,337 (1,786 AmeriCorps members; 1,551 
Comparison group members).
    Frequency: One time.
    Average Time Per Response: 45 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,392 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: May 10, 2002.
David A. Reingold,
Director, Department of Research and Policy Development.
[FR Doc. 02-12311 Filed 5-15-02; 8:45 am]
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