[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 102 (Wednesday, May 28, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31689-31690]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-13259]


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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 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. 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 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, Monday 
through Friday.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
ADDRESSES section by August 31, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Corporation for National and Community 
Service, National Senior Service Corps, Attn: Angela Roberts, Senior 
Program Officer, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20525. 
Comments may also be sent via e-mail to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angela Roberts, (202) 606-5000, ext. 
111.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Currently, the Corporation is soliciting 
comments concerning the revision of its National Senior Service Corps 
Project Progress Report (OMB Control Number 3045-0033, with an 
expiration date of 5/31/2003). However, the Corporation has submitted 
an extension request to OMB to allow for the continued use of this 
report during the public comment period and the OMB review. Copies of 
the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the 
office listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.

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Comment Request

    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;
    [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 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 Progress Report (PPR) was designed to assure that National 
Service Corps (NSSC) grantees address and fulfill legislated program 
purposes, meet agency program management and grant requirements, and 
assess progress toward work plan objectives agreed upon in the granting 
of the award.

Current Action

    The Corporation seeks to revise the current PPR: (a) Enhance data 
elements collected via this information collection tool; (b) migrate 
the paper version of the form to the Corporation's electronic grants 
management system, eGrants; and (c) establish reporting periods 
consistent with the Corporation's integrated grants management and 
reporting policies.
    The Corporation anticipates making available to all NSSC grantees 
an OMB approved revised PPR by October of 2003.
    The revised PPR will be used by NSSC grantees to report progress 
toward accomplishing work plan goals and objectives, meeting challenges 
encountered, describing significant activities, and requesting 
technical assistance. Submission requirements are proposed to be 
revised as follows:
    [sbull] Established multi-year NSSC grantees will submit the 
complete report semi-annually within 30 days of the end of their annual 
budget cycle.
    [sbull] New projects in their first year, new components of 
statewide projects, demonstrations, and projects experiencing problems 
or with substantial project revisions will submit the PPR quarterly.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: National Senior Services Corps Project Progress Report.
    OMB Number: 3045-0033.
    Agency Number: CNCS Form 1020.
    Affected Public: Sponsors of National Senior Service Corps grants.
    Total Respondents: 1,350.
    Frequency: Semi-annual. It is estimated that 1,250 will respond 
semi-annually and 100 quarterly.
    Average Time Per Response: 9.7 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 12,550 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $2,599.
    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 21, 2003.
Tess Scannell,
Director, National Senior Service Corps.
[FR Doc. 03-13259 Filed 5-27-03; 8:45 am]
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