[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 247 (Thursday, December 27, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 73336]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-25094]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service 
(hereinafter the ``Corporation''), has submitted a public information 
collection request (ICR) entitled the AmeriCorps*VISTA Project 
Application and Instructions (OMB Control Number 3045-0038) 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. Paul Davis at (202) 606-6608. 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;
     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 October 9, 2007. This comment period ended December 8, 
2007. No public comments were received from this notice.
    Description: The AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application and 
Instructions is used by the Corporation in the selection of VISTA 
sponsors and in the approval of both new and renewing VISTA projects. 
The information collection consists of a brief Concept Paper, and, if 
the Concept Paper is approved, a full application including budget.
    The Corporation seeks to revise the previously used Project 
Application to: (a) Better align the information requested on the 
Concept Paper and the Application; and (b) simplify the project plan 
while continuing to provide a robust tool for evaluating project 
performance.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application and Instructions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0038.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: AmeriCorps*VISTA project applicants and sponsoring 
organizations seeking project renewal.
    Total Respondents: 3,200, of which 1,000 will complete the full 
application.
    Frequency: One time only for Concept Paper, once annually for 
Application.
    Average Time per Response: 1.5 hours for Concept Paper; 8 hours for 
application.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 12,800 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: December 20, 2007.
Jean Whaley,
Director, AmeriCorps*VISTA.
 [FR Doc. E7-25094 Filed 12-26-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6050-$$-P