[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 51 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13588-13589]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-3838]


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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) entitled the National Evaluation of Youth 
Corps to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public 
Law 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. Lillian Dote at (202) 606-6984. 
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.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Rachel Potter, 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 publication in this Federal 
Register:
    (1) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Attention: Ms. Rachel Potter, 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;

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     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 January 4, 2006. This comment period ended March 6, 2006. 
No public comments were received from this notice.
    Description: The Corporation is seeking approval of the National 
Evaluation of Youth Corps which will be used to learn about the effects 
of national service on youth corps participants. The study uses an 
experimental design to assess the outcomes associated with 
participation in national service. The information collection will be 
completed by individuals applying to Youth Corps programs.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: National Evaluation of Youth Corps.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Applicants to Youth Corps programs.
    Total Respondents: 7,500.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Average Time Per Response: 35 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 4,375 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: March 10, 2006.
Robert Grimm,
Director, Office of Research and Policy Development.
 [FR Doc. E6-3838 Filed 3-15-06; 8:45 am]
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