[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 169 (Wednesday, September 1, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53418-53419]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-19902]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: 30-day notice

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service 
(hereinafter the ``Corporation''), has submitted the three following 
public information collection requests (ICRs) to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), (44 U.S.C. 
Chapter 35). Copies of these individual ICRs (one for Senior Corps, one 
for AmeriCorps and one for Learn and Serve America), with applicable 
supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation 
for National and Community Service, Ms. Shannon Maynard at (202) 606-
5000, ext. 428. 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.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Officer for 
the Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the 
following two methods within 30 days from the date of this publication 
in the Federal Register:
    (1) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Attention: Ms. Katherine Astrich, 
OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community 
Service; and
    (2) Electronically by e-mail to: [email protected].
    The initial 60-day Federal Register notice for these ICRs was 
published on April 2, 2004. The comment period for this notice has 
elapsed with no comments received, and the Corporation has received 
emergency approval from OMB.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in 
comments which:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information in 
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;
     Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information to be collected; and
     Propose ways to 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.
    Type of Review: Currently approved through emergency clearance.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and 
Appreciation--Senior Corps.
    OMB Number: 3045--0091.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, not-for-profit 
institutions, and State, local or tribal government.
    Total Respondents: 200.
    Frequency: One time.
    Average Time Per Response: 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0.

Part II

    Type of Review: Current approved through emergency clearance.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and 
Application--AmeriCorps.
    OMB Number: 3045-0092.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, not-for-profit 
institutions, and State, local or tribal government.
    Total Respondents: 200.
    Frequency: One time.
    Average Time Per Response: 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0.

Part III

    Type of Review: Currently approved through emergency clearance.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and 
Application--Learn and Serve America.
    OMB Number: 3045-0093.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, not-for-profit 
institutions, and State, local or tribal government.
    Total Respondents: 200.
    Frequency: One-time.
    Average Time Per Response: 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0.
    Description: The Spirit of Service Awards enable the Corporation to 
recognize exceptional organizations and program participants from each 
of the Corporation's three programs, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and 
Learn and

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Serve America. In 2004, the Corporation plans to establish specific 
nomination guidelines for each of the programs and develop a formal 
nomination process, which involves voluntary information collection 
from non-government individuals.
    Prior to 2003, AmeriCorps recognized its outstanding members 
annually through the All-AmeriCorps Awards, which were initiated in 
1999 and presented by President Clinton as part of the 5th anniversary 
celebration of the program. Senior Corps had recognized its outstanding 
projects and volunteers at its own national conference, and Learn and 
Serve America recognized exemplary programs and participants through 
its Leaders School selection and the President's Student Service 
Awards.

    Dated: August 26, 2004.
Sandy Scott,
Acting Director, Office of Public Affairs.
[FR Doc. 04-19902 Filed 8-31-04; 8:45 am]
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