[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 217 (Thursday, November 10, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 68399]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-22385]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Proposed 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 the following public 
information collection request (ICR) entitled Spirit of Service Awards 
Nomination Guidelines and Application--Corporate to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. section 
3506(c)(2)(A)). A copy of the IRC, with applicable supporting 
documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National 
and Community Service, Mr. David Premo at (202) 606-6717. Individuals 
who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call 
(202) 606-3472 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday 
through Friday.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office 
listed in the ADDRESSES section by December 12, 2005.

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 this date of publication in 
the Federal Register:
    (1) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Atttention: Ms. Katherine Astrich, 
OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community 
Service.
    (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 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 September 1, 2005. This comment period ended October 31, 
2005. No public comments were received from this notice.
    Description: Beginning in 2006, the Corporation plans to establish 
specific nomination guidelines for Corporations and develop a formal 
nomination process, which involves voluntary information collection 
from non-government individuals. Since 2004 the Spirit of Service 
Awards has enabled the Corporation to recognize exceptional 
organizations and program participants from each of the Corporation's 
three programs, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America.
    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.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Spirit of Service Awards Nomination Guidelines and 
Application--Corporate.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: People, companies, or organizations that have a 
relationship with a program funded by the Corporation for National and 
Community Service (Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, or Learn and Serve 
America).
    Total Respondents: 200.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Average Time Per Response: 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: November 4, 2005.
Sandy Scott,
Acting Director, Office of Public Affairs.
[FR Doc. 05-22385 Filed 11-9-05; 8:45 am]
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