[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 87 (Friday, May 6, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 24007]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9009]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Information Collection; Submission for OMB 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''), has submitted a public information 
collection request (ICR) 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 this ICR, 
with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling 
the Corporation for National and Community Service, Ms. Marci Hunn, at 
(202) 606-5000, extension 432, ([email protected]); (TTY/TDD) at (202) 606-
5256 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. eastern standard 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 Office for 
the Corporation for National and community Service, by any of the 
following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in 
this 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 the Challenge Grant 
Application Instructions was published on February 14, 2005. This 
comment period ended on April 15, 2005; no comments were received.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    The OMB 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 Corporation'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 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: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Challenge Grant Application Instructions.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Organizations who are interested applying for 
Challenge Grant funding.
    Total Respondents: 40.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Average Time Per Response: Ten (10) hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 400 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
    Description: The purpose of these Challenge Grants is to assist 
nonprofit organizations in securing previously untapped sources of 
private funds to build sustainable national and community service 
programs. Organizations receiving funds must either greatly expand 
services by engaging citizens in meeting community needs or offer new 
services through expanded citizen engagement.
    The Application Instructions submitted as part of this public 
collection request are pertinent only to the Corporation's online 
application system, eGrants. As noted in the 60-day notice published on 
February 14, 2005, use of the government-wide grants application 
system, Grants.gov, for this competition was dependent upon that 
system's ability to accommodate the Corporation's specific 
individualized needs. We are continuing to cooperate with Grants.gov in 
developing the capability to accept applications through that system. 
Instructions for applying through Grants.gov will be developed and 
submitted for approval when that system is compatible with our 
technical application requirements.

    Dated: April 29, 2005.
Marlene Zakai,
Director, Office of Grants Policy and Operation.
[FR Doc. 05-9009 Filed 5-5-05; 8:45 am]
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