[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 230 (Friday, November 29, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71142-71143]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-30373]



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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Revision of Currently Approved Collection; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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    The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the 
``Corporation'') has submitted the following 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 these 
individual ICRs, with applicable supporting documentation, may be 
obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, 
Nancy Talbot, Director, Planning and Program Development, (202) 606-
5000, extension 470. Individuals who use a telecommunications device 
for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (202) 565-2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 
p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
    Comments should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: Ms., Brenda Aguilar, OMB Desk Officer for the 
Corporation for National and Community Service, Office of Management 
and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395-6929, within 30 
days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register.
    The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and
    [sbull] Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information to 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.
    The Corporation seeks public comment on the forms, the instructions 
and forms, and the instructions for the narrative portion of the 
following application instructions.

Part I

    Type of Review: Revised collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application Instructions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0038.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Eligible public, private, and faith-based 
nonprofit organizations.
    Total Respondents: 1,200.
    Frequency: Once per year.
    Average Time Per Response: Fifteen (15) hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 20,000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
    Description: These application instructions will be used by 
eligible nonprofit organizations and public agencies requesting 
assistance in establishing VISTA community service programs.

Part II

    Type of Review: Reinstatement, with change.
    Agency:
    Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: National Senior Service Corps Application Instructions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0035.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Eligible applicants to the Corporation for 
funding.
    Total Respondents: 1,513.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Average Time Per Response: 13.2 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 20,027 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $6,500.
    Description: These application instructions will be used by 
eligible organizations requesting assistance through Senior Corps 
programs including Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs (RSVP), Senior 
Companion Programs (SCP) and Foster Grandparents (FGP).

Part III

    Type of Review: Revised collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps*National, State, Indian Tribes and U.S. 
Territories Application Instructions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0047.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Eligible applicants to the Corporation for 
funding.
    Total Respondents: 2,000.
    Frequency: Once per year.
    Average Time Per Response: Ten (10) hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 20,000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
    Description: These application instructions will be used by 
eligible nonprofit organizations and public agencies requesting 
assistance in establishing AmeriCorps community service programs.

Part IV

    Type of Review: Revised collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps Education Awards Program Application 
Instructions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0065.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Eligible applicants to the Corporation for 
funding.
    Total Respondents: 200.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Average Time Per Response: Eight (8) hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,600 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
    Description: These application instructions will be used by 
eligible nonprofit organizations and public agencies requesting 
assistance in establishing AmeriCorps Education Awards Programs 
community service programs.

Part VI

    Type of Review: New collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Innovative and Demonstration Application Instructions.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Eligible applicants to the Corporation for 
funding.
    Total Respondents: 400.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Average Time Per Response: Twenty (20) hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 4,000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

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    Description: These application instructions will be used by 
eligible nonprofit organizations and public agencies requesting 
assistance in establishing community service, innovative or 
demonstration programs.

    Dated: November 25, 2002.
Nancy Talbot,
Director, Program Planning and Development.
[FR Doc. 02-30373 Filed 11-27-02; 8:45 am]
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