[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 29679]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14738]


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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 ``AmeriCorps State and National 
Application and Reporting Instructions for Recovery Act Funding'' 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, Ms. Amy Borgstrom at (202) 606-6930. 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. Sharon Mar, 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. Sharon Mar, 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 Wednesday, April 1, 2009. This comment period ended June 1, 
2009. No comments were received.
    Description: The Corporation seeks to renew the AmeriCorps State 
and National Application Instructions for Recovery Act Funding. The 
purpose of this guidance is to assist current AmeriCorps State and 
National grantees in accessing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 
funds to engage AmeriCorps members and community volunteers in efforts 
to stimulate the economy and to report on their activities. The current 
form is due to expire on September 30, 2009.
    Type of Review: Renewal, previously granted emergency approval by 
OMB on March 19, 2009.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps State and National Recovery Act Funding 
Application and Reporting Instructions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0132.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Nonprofit organizations, State, Local and Tribal 
governments.
    Total Respondents: 250 respondents.
    Frequency: Once for applications and quarterly for one year for 
reports.
    Average Time per Response: 8 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 10,000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: June 16, 2009.
Lois Nembhard,
Acting Director AmeriCorps State and National.
[FR Doc. E9-14738 Filed 6-22-09; 8:45 am]
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