[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 177 (Tuesday, September 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 47229]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-22130]


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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 for 
State Administrative Funds, Program Development Assistance and 
Training, and Disability Placement 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. 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. 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 onJuly 8, 2009. This comment period ended September 8, 2009. 
One public comment was received from this Notice. The commenter made 
suggestions for minor edits, and requested additional guidance on the 
provision in the Serve America Act which requires making 
recommendations to their State agency on aging. The commenter also 
requested clarification and additional guidance on how to implement the 
Serve America Act provision will requires Disability funding to be used 
to provide reasonable accommodation to Senior Corps and Learn and Serve 
America grantees as well as AmeriCorps State and National grantees. The 
Corporation will provide additional clarification and guidance in both 
respects.
    Description: The Corporation is seeking approval of the Application 
Instructions for State Administrative Funds, Program Development 
Assistance and Training, and Disability Placement which will be used by 
State commissions to apply for funds to support activities related to 
administration, training, and access for people with disabilities.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Application Instructions for State Administrative Funds, 
Program Development Assistance and Training, and Disability Placement.
    OMB Number: 3049-0099.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: State commissions.
    Total Respondents: 54.
    Frequency: Every three (3) years.
    Average Time per Response: 24 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1296 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: September 9, 2009.
Lois Nembhard,
 Director, AmeriCorps State and National.
[FR Doc. E9-22130 Filed 9-14-09; 8:45 am]
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