[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11531-11532]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-5884]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

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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 requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. 
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.
    Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning its 
proposed renewal of its Disaster Response Database (DRD). The DRD is a 
data collection tool that allows the Corporation to collect information 
from its programs and grantees on disaster response activities across 
the country. This tool serves as a central repository of information on 
Corporation disaster response activities for reporting to the public.
    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 May 18, 2009.

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; Attention Phil Shaw, Emergency Management Coordinator, 9th 
Floor; 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 Phil Shaw, Emergency 
Management Coordinator.
    (4) Electronically through the Corporation's e-mail address system: 
[email protected].

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

    The Corporation for National and Community Service regularly 
engages its national service programs and grantees to respond to 
disasters as a part of its mandate to promote community service and 
meet community needs. The great number of national service participants 
and variety of support offered necessitate a centralized reporting tool 
to track and measure resources dedicated to supporting communities 
recovering from disaster.
    Current Action: The Corporation seeks to renew the data collection: 
CNCS Disaster Response Database (OMB control number 3015-0114) 
scheduled to expire on June 30th, 2009. The database is a Web-based 
system that permits programs and grantees to report contributions to 
disaster responses. The system will be updated to include a previously 
approved quantifiable accomplishment reporting module.
    The current data collection can be found at http://www.nationalservice.gov/relief/tbl_response/AddTbl_responsePage.aspx.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Disaster Relief Information Collection.
    OMB Number: 3045-0114.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Corporation for National and Community Service 
programs/grantees involved in disaster activities.
    Total Respondents: 100.
    Frequency: Every two weeks.
    Average Time per Response: Averages 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 50 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 12, 2009.
Kristin McSwain,
Chief of Program Operations.
[FR Doc. E9-5884 Filed 3-17-09; 8:45 am]
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