[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 249 (Thursday, December 28, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78136-78137]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-22263]


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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 President's Volunteer Service 
Award (PVSA) application, Parts A, B, C, D, and E 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, Shannon Maynard at 202-606-6713. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (202) 565-
2799 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. Katherine Astrich, 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. Katherine Astrich, 
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 
Registeron September 8, 2006. This comment period ended November 20, 
2006. No public comments were received from this notice.
    Description: Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments 
concerning the proposed renewal of its President's Volunteer Service 
Award (PVSA) application, Parts A, B, C, D, and E. These applications 
must be completed by any organization that is interested in presenting 
the President's Volunteer Service Award. The President's Volunteer 
Service Award was established in 2003 as a recognition program to honor 
Americans who have answered the President's call to service and have 
made a sustained commitment to giving back to their communities and 
country through volunteer service. The President's Volunteer Service 
Award (PVSA) is one initiative that grew out of the USA Freedom Corps 
office at the White House, and the President's Council on Service and 
Civic Participation. In the past three years of the program, more than 
500,000 Americans have received this honor. The PVSA application is 
completed by any organization interested in honoring their volunteers 
with the President's Volunteer Service Award. The application may be 
completed electronically using an on-line form at 
www.presidentialserviceawards.gov or by printing off and submitting the 
form via mail.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: President's Volunteer Service Award Applications.
    OMB Number: 3045-0086.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit, and private sector organizations.
    Total Respondents: 40,000.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Average Time Per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 10,000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: December 19, 2006.
Nicola Goren,
Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO.
[FR Doc. E6-22263 Filed 12-27-06; 8:45 am]
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