[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 121 (Thursday, June 24, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 35332]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-14278]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Proposed Information Collection Renewal; 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 the 
proposed revision of its Peer Reviewer Application (OMB Number 3045-
0090). Copies of the forms 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 August 23, 2004.
    The Corporation 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 agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     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.

ADDRESSES: You may submit written input to the Corporation by any of 
the following methods:
    (1) Electronically through the Corporation's e-mail address system 
to Shelly Ryan at [email protected].
    (2) By fax to 202-565-2786, Attention: Ms. Shelly Ryan.
    (3) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community 
Service, 9th Floor, Attn: Shelly Ryan, 1201 New York Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20525.
    (4) By hand delivery or by courier to the Corporation's mailroom at 
room 6010 at the mail address given in paragraph (3) above, between 9 
a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shelly Ryan, (202) 606-5000, ext. 549.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Corporation connects Americans of all ages and backgrounds with 
opportunities to give back to their communities and country through 
three programs: AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, and Senior Corps. 
The Corporation provides grants to support people and organizations 
that use service as a strategy for addressing national and community 
needs. As part of its review process the Corporation uses peer 
reviewers to determine the quality of the applications we receive.

II. Current Action

    The information collected will be used by the Corporation to select 
peer reviewers for each grant competition. All individuals interested 
in applying as peer reviewers or facilitators of the peer review panels 
will be required to complete an electronic application.
    Modifications include combining the Zoomerang survey and the 
electronic application into one web-based process. This was a two-step 
process. Applicants would fill out a brief survey and once selected 
would complete the full eGrants application. The eGrants screens are 
changing from Oracle-based to web-based.
    The Corporation seeks to continue using this particular form, 
albeit in a revised version. The current form is due to expire August 
30, 2004.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Peer Reviewer Application.
    OMB Number: 3045-0090.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Individuals who are interested in serving as a 
peer reviewer.
    Total Respondents: 2,000 responses annually.
    Frequency: One time to complete and update as needed.
    Average Time per Response: 40 minutes (includes both completing and 
updating)
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,333 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: June 17, 2004.
Marlene Zakai,
Director, Office of Grants Policy and Operation.
[FR Doc. 04-14278 Filed 6-23-04; 8:45 am]
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