[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 138 (Thursday, July 17, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41042-41043]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-16334]


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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 Instructions Training 
and Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreements form 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, Ralph Morales at (202) 606-6829 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,

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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 April 28, 2008. This comment period ended June 28, 2008. No 
public comments were received from this notice.
    Description: The Corporation is seeking approval of the Application 
Instructions Training and Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreements. 
The application instructions will be used by potential applicants to 
apply for funding to provide training and technical assistance to 
Corporation grantees and subgrantees. Applications will be reviewed by 
the Corporation and providers selected through a rigorous review 
process.
    The Application Instructions for Training and Technical Assistance 
Cooperative Agreements provides the submission and compliance 
requirements, application requirements and selection criteria of 
potential applicants interested in providing training and technical 
assistance to Corporation grantees and subgrantees. The instructions 
also provide the Corporation reporting requirements of successful 
applicants.
    Type of Review: New Information Collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Application Instructions Training and Technical Assistance 
Cooperative Agreements.
    OMB Number: 3045-0105.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: First-time grantees or current grantees re-
competing for funding.
    Total Respondents: 56.
    Frequency: One (1) time.
    Average Time per Response: 11.75 hours. Estimated at 16.5 hours for 
first-time respondents; 7 hours for current providers.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 658 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: June 30, 2008.
Gretchen Van der Veer,
Director, Office of Leadership Development and Training.
 [FR Doc. E8-16334 Filed 7-16-08; 8:45 am]
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