[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 181 (Tuesday, September 19, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54801-54802]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-15495]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Proposed Information Collection; 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''), as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing 
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. Sec. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps 
to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, 
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, 
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of 
collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed.
    Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning its 
proposed renewal of its AmeriCorps*NCCC Service Project Application 
form. The Service Project Application is used in the development of 
community service projects between AmeriCorps*NCCC and sponsoring 
organizations.
    Copies of the information collection requests can be obtained by 
contacting the office listed in the address section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office 
listed in the ADDRESSES section by November 20, 2006.

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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, by any of the following methods:
    (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community 
Service, AmeriCorps*NCCC; Attention Phil Shaw, 1201 New York Avenue, 
NW., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20525.
    (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the Corporation's mailroom at 
Room 8100 at the mail address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9 
a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    (3) By fax to: (202) 606-3462, Attention: Phil Shaw.
    (4) Electronically through the Corporation's e-mail address system: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phil Shaw, (202) 606-6697.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Corporation is particularly interested 
in comments that:
     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;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are expected 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).

Background

    The NCCC accomplishes its mission by working with local community 
organizations and groups to help them meet needs that they have 
identified and that would not be fully addressed without additional 
assistance. Potential sponsors are required to submit an application 
that outlines project goals and activities. Because we are recruiting 
and expect to complete additional projects, we have increased the total 
number of respondents and total burden hours.

Current Action

    The Corporation seeks to renew and revise the current applications. 
The revisions will correct program information and update program 
locations and geographical jurisdictions. Updated program language will 
also be provided to clarify roles and responsibilities.
    The application will otherwise be used in the same manner as the 
existing application. The Corporation also seeks to continue using the 
current application until the revised application is approved by OMB. 
The current application is due to expire on December 31, 2006.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps*NCCC Service Project Application.
    OMB Number: 3045-0010.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Current/prospective recipients of AmeriCorps*NCCC 
assistance.
    Total Respondents: 1,500.
    Frequency: On occasion with the request of AmeriCorps*NCCC support.
    Average Time Per Response: Averages 8 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 12,000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated: September 13, 2006.
Merlene Mazyck,
Director, AmeriCorps*NCCC.
 [FR Doc. E6-15495 Filed 9-18-06; 8:45 am]
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