[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 53 (Monday, March 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13968-13969]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-3970]


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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 Volunteer and Service Recipient 
Survey Components of the Senior Corps Performance Surveys 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, Mr. Nathan Dietz, at (202) 606-6663, 
([email protected]). Individuals who use a

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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 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:
    (a) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Attention: Ms. Rachel Potter, OMB 
Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; 
and
    (b) 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 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.
    Comments: A 60-day public comment Notice, regarding all the 
component surveys of the Senior Corps Performance Surveys was published 
in the Federal Register on November 25, 2005. This comment period ended 
on January 24, 2006. No public comments were received from this notice.
    Description: The Corporation for National and Community Service 
(CNCS) is requesting comments on plans to conduct the Volunteer and 
Service Recipient Survey Components of the Senior Corps Performance 
Surveys for the three major programs, Foster Grandparent Program, 
Senior Companion Program, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer 
Program). This study is being conducted under contract with Westat, 
Inc. (CNCSHQC03003, Task Order WES03T001) to collect 
information about local project outcomes of volunteer service. This 
information is to be used by the Corporation in preparing its Annual 
Performance Reports as well as for responding to ad hoc requests from 
Congress and other interested parties.
    Type of Review: Revision to an existing data collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Volunteer and Service Recipient Survey Components of the 
Senior Corps Performance Surveys.
    OMB Number: 3045-0098.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Foster Grandparent Program, Senior Companion 
Program, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) volunteers.
    Type of Respondents: Senior Corps volunteers and service 
recipients.
    Total Respondents: 4,500.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,567 hours total for all 
respondents.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: March 14, 2006.
Robert T. Grimm, Jr.,
Director, Office of Research and Policy Development.
 [FR Doc. E6-3970 Filed 3-17-06; 8:45 am]
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