[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 2, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17958-17959]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-6848]


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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. 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 
application instructions designed to be used for Learn and Serve 
America grant competitions and continuation funding requests. The 
application is completed electronically using eGrants, the 
Corporation's web-based grants management system.
    Applicants will respond to the questions included in these 
instructions in order to apply for funding in these Learn and Serve 
America competitions.
    Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by 
contacting the office listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office 
listed in the ADDRESSES section by June 2, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, by any of the following methods:

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    (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community 
Service; Attention: Cara Patrick, Learn and Serve America; 1201 New 
York Avenue, NW., 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) 606-3477, Attention: Cara Patrick, Learn and 
Serve America.
    (4) Electronically through the Corporation's e-mail address system: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cara Patrick, (202) 606-6905, or by e-
mail at [email protected].

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

    These application instructions will be used by applicants for 
funding through Corporation competitions focusing on strategic 
initiatives or other priorities. The application is completed 
electronically using eGrants, the Corporation's web-based grants 
management system, or submitted via e-mail. This information collection 
instructs applicants to complete a three part narrative which includes 
program design, organizational capability, and budget.
    Current Action: Learn and Serve America Application Instructions.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Learn and Serve Application Instructions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0045 for Learn and Serve America School and 
Community-Based Application Instructions and 3045-0046 for Learn and 
Serve America Higher Education Instructions.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Current/prospective recipients of Learn and Serve 
America funding.
    Total Respondents: 900.
    Frequency: Annually, depending upon the availability of 
appropriations.
    Average Time Per Response: Averages 8 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 7,200 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: March 26, 2008.
Cara Patrick,
Associate Director, Learn and Serve America, Corporation for National 
and Community Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-6848 Filed 4-1-08; 8:45 am]
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