[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 29, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15699-15700]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-4512]


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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 Application for the President's 
Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll 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. Robert Davidson at (202) 606-6906. 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. Rachael 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. Rachael 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;
     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

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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 5, 2006. This comment period ended March 6, 2006. 
Several commenters expressed appreciation for the effort to recognize 
higher education community service. One commenter suggested that 
information be collected about the service and donations of a college's 
alumni, and another sought collection of detailed information about the 
hurricane relief agencies to which colleges and students made 
donations. In the interest of keeping the application as short and easy 
to complete as possible, these questions have not been added. One 
commenter suggested that the application guidance state that applicants 
need fill out ``only as much as they can.'' In order to minimize 
burden, several questions have been eliminated; and, for some 
questions, an ``information not available'' option has been provided. 
One commenter asked that the application request only ``actual data,'' 
not estimates, because ``responsible institutions should be able to 
provide actual numbers.'' Recognizing that not all colleges have 
established systems for collecting data on student service, the 
application continues to request estimates rather than insist on 
verifiable data. However, the application guidance requests that 
estimates be based on the best information available. One commenter 
suggested that the application provide an example in order to give 
applicants a sense of what a good project summary should include. 
Applicants will be directed to examples of good project summaries that 
will be provided on the Corporation's Web site.
    Description: The President's Higher Education Community Service 
Honor Roll and Awards program supports the President's Call to Service 
and the Corporation's strategic goals, especially the goal of 
significantly increasing community service by college students. The 
Application for the President's Higher Education Community Service 
Honor Roll will collect information from institutions of higher 
education about student community service activities, and--in this 
first year especially--hurricane relief activities. Data from this 
application will provide the basis for a national honor roll and awards 
program designed to promote awareness of higher education community 
service efforts and to inspire expanded and more effective service 
efforts in the future. The initial deadline for institutions to submit 
applications is July 31, 2006, based on information for the year ending 
June 30. It is expected that a similar application/information 
collection activity will be repeated annually, with a similar annual 
deadline.
    The estimated number of respondents and estimated burden hours 
reflected in this notice are lower than those in the 60-day notice. 
These estimates, as reflected below, properly should be based on the 
number of anticipated applicants rather than the number of eligible 
institutions.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Application for the President's Higher Education Community 
Service Honor Roll.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: All U.S. degree-granting colleges and universities 
interested in being recognized for student community service, including 
hurricane relief, activities.
    Total Respondents: 1,000 estimated.
    Frequency: Annual.
    Average Time Per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: March 6, 2006.
Amy Cohen,
Director, Learn and Serve America.
 [FR Doc. E6-4512 Filed 3-28-06; 8:45 am]
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