[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 22, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3017-3018]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1323]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Proposed 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 pre-clearance 
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 requirement on respondents can be properly assessed.
    Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning its 
new application for the Civil Society Nonprofit Scholars Program. 
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 March 24, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Corporation for National and Community 
Service, Attn. Robin Dean, Program Manager, Office of Research and 
Policy Development, Room 9112, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Dean, (202) 606-5000, ext. 436, 
or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Corporation 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;

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    [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] Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and,
    [sbull] 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.

I. Background

    On November 26, 2002, a new scholars program was launched by the 
Corporation and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars 
that will enhance our understanding of the connection between civil 
society, nonprofits, volunteerism and public policy.
    The Corporation and the Center are developing the application for 
the 2004-2005 competition. The application for the 2003-2004 
competition was not opened for public comment because fewer than ten 
applications are expected to be submitted. Under this program, up to 
three scholars or experienced practitioners will spend nine months 
conducting research on topics such as the relationship between 
democratic institutions and nonprofits, the role of service in society, 
and civic engagement and public policy. Participants in the program 
will reside in the Washington area during their research term, from 
September 2004 through May 2005, and will have access to research 
facilities at the Center, the Corporation, and through the Washington 
area. The application deadline will be on or around January 15, 2004.

II. Current Action

    As part of the OMB-approval process, the Corporation seeks public 
comment on the proposed 2004-2005 application instructions and forms 
for this fellowship opportunity. The proposed application is the same 
as that found in the 2003-2004 competition, except for a change in the 
deadline date. The 2003-2004 application can be downloaded from the 
following two Internet addresses: www.nationalservice.org/scholars or 
www.wilsoncenter.org/scholars.
    Type of Review: New information collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Civil Society Nonprofit Scholars Program.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Citizens of the United States and worldwide 
applicants.
    Total Respondents: 100.
    Frequency: Once a year.
    Average Time Per Response: 10 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,000 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: January 15, 2003.
David Reingold,
Director, Department of Research and Policy Development.
[FR Doc. 03-1323 Filed 1-21-03; 8:45 am]
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