[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 207 (Monday, October 27, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61190-61191]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-26952]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Submission for OMB Emergency 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''), submitted the following information 
collection request (ICR), utilizing emergency review procedures, to the 
Office of Management and Budget

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(OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The 
Corporation has requested OMB to review and approve its emergency 
request for reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved 
collection for which approval has expired, by November 7, 2003. A copy 
of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained 
by contacting the Corporation for National and Community Service, 
National Senior Service Corps, Attn: Ms. Angela Roberts, (202) 606-
5000, Ext. 111, or by e-mail at [email protected].
    The Corporation requests that all public comments be sent to the 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Fumie Yokota, 
OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community 
Service, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC, 
20503, (202) 395-3147. Comments should be received by the OMB Desk 
Officer no later than November 3, 2003.
    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 Corporation'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 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.
    Type of Review: Emergency request for reinstatement, with change, 
of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
    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 1,350 will respond 
semi-annually and 50 quarterly.
    Average Time Per Response: 8.7 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 11,000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $2,000.
    The Corporation is soliciting comments concerning a revised version 
of its National Senior Service Corps Project Progress Report. The 
previously approved Progress Report (OMB Control Number 3045-0033) 
expired on August 31, 2003. This emergency request for reinstatement 
with changes reflects the Corporation's intention to modify selected 
sections of the collection instrument to reflect changes in data 
considered ``ore reporting'' information to meet a variety of needs, 
including:
    [sbull] Removing data elements no longer required after January 
2004; and
    [sbull] Adding new data elements as needed to ensure information 
collection captures appropriate data for the Corporation's required 
performance measurement and other reporting.

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 OMB approval to reinstate the previously used 
PPR to: (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 April of 2004.
    The revised PPR will be used by NSSC grantees to report progress 
toward accomplishing work plan goals and objectives, reporting actual 
outcomes related to self-nominated performance measures 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 may, upon review and 
recommendations of project managers, submit the PPR quarterly.

    Dated: October 20, 2003.
Tess Scannell,
Director, National Senior Service Corps.
[FR Doc. 03-26952 Filed 10-24-03; 8:45 am]
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