[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 15, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34747-34748]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-11771]


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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 ``Corporation''), in proposing the renewal of its Learn 
and Serve America (hereinafter ``LSA'') grant applications, has 
submitted two public information collection requests (ICRs) entitled 
the Learn and Serve America School- and Community-Based Application 
Instructions and the Learn and Serve America Higher Education 
Application Instructions 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, Mr. Mark Abbott, at 
(202) 606-5000, ext. 120. 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 either 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].

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 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.

Comments

    A 60-day public comment notice was published in the Federal 
Register on February 2, 2005. This comment period ended April 2, 2005. 
No public comments were received from this notice.
    Description: The Corporation is seeking approval of the LSA Grant 
Application Instructions, which will assist organizations interested in 
managing a service-learning program directly or administering grant 
funds to other eligible organizations in applying for LSA funds.
    The Information provided in the applications will be used by Learn 
and Serve America peer reviewers and staff to ensure the highest 
quality applications are selected for funding. Yearly updates to these 
applications will also be used to determine grantee eligibility for 
second and third year Continuation Grants, which are available to Learn 
and Serve America grantees subject to funding availability and adequate 
progress towards meeting performance measures.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Learn and Serve America Application Instructions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0045 for Learn and Serve America School and 
Community-Based Application Instructions and 3045-0046 for Learn and 
Serve America Higher Education Application Instructions.
    Agency Number: SF 424-NSSC.
    Affected Public: Current/prospective recipients of Learn and Serve 
America Grants.
    Total Respondents: 600 (400 for 3045-0045 and 200 for 3045-0046).
    Frequency: Annually.
    Average Time Per Response: 10 hours for new applicants, 5 hours for 
Continuation applicants.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 6000 hours annually in years with a 
new competition; 520 hours annually in years with Continuation requests 
only.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $240,000.


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    Dated: June 6, 2005.
Mark Abbott,
Associate Director for Grants Management, Learn and Serve America.
[FR Doc. 05-11771 Filed 6-14-05; 8:45 am]
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