[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 241 (Thursday, December 16, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78681-78682]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31632]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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 process 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 the 
collection on respondents can be properly assessed. Individuals who use 
a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (202) 565-
3472 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
    The purpose of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service 
(NCVS) is to advance knowledge, disseminate best practices, and analyze

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innovation in the national service and volunteering community. This 
conference provides learning and networking experiences through 
multiple formats, and sharing of practical tools to strengthen 
volunteer and service driven programs. It is attended by professionals 
in the volunteer field--nonprofits and businesses; academic and faith-
based organizations; as well as funders and government agencies.
    Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning the 
Assessment of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service 
(formerly known as Conference Surveys). Through a partnership with the 
Points of Light Institute (POLI), each year, the Corporation assesses 
the satisfaction of participants with the conference's activities, and 
to gather feedback about the informational and other needs of 
conference attendees.
    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 February 14, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, any of the following methods:
    (1) By Mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community 
Service, Office of Strategy; Attention Brooke Nicholas, Room 10901B; 
1201 New York Ave., 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 on Federal holidays.
    (3) By fax to: (202)-606-3464, Attention: Brooke Nicholas.
    (4) Electronically through the Corporation's e-mail address system: 
[email protected]. Individuals who use telecommunications devices for 
the deaf (TTY-TDD-- may call (202)-606-3472 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 
p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brooke Nicholas, (202)-606-6627, or by 
e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Description: The Corporation is particularly interested in comments 
that:
     Evaluate the new title for the data collection. The 
Corporation is proposing an official title change to the Assessment of 
the National Conference on Volunteering and Service (formerly known as 
Conference Surveys).
     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.
     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: In partnership with the Points of Light Foundation, the 
Corporation hosts the annual National Conference on Volunteering and 
Service. The conference encourages the volunteering community to share 
information and practices, learn new skills and establish 
relationships. Attendees include leaders from: Nonprofits and civic 
infrastructures, academic institutions, businesses and government 
agencies.
    Data are collected using the following surveying methods as 
described below.
     Registration--data collected via the Conference 
registration system that provides demographic data on registered 
attendees, expectations and previous experiences.
     Workshop Survey--onsite surveys administered in a sample 
of Conference sessions to learn about the workshop/session experience 
from attendee's perspective.
     Post-Conference Surveys--online surveys administered to 
registered attendees, (excluding Conference exhibitors) to gather 
information about participation, quality and satisfaction, as well as 
learning and networking experiences during the Conference.
    Current Action: The Corporation seeks to renew the current data 
collection. The estimated time burden has not increased. The current 
instruments are due to expire on June 30, 2011. It is estimated that 
5,000 respondents may complete up to 4 separate surveys that take up to 
15 minutes each.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Assessment of the National Conference on Volunteering and 
Service (formerly known as National Conference Surveys).
    OMB Number: 3045-0128.
    Frequency: Annual.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households, community and faith-
based organizations, non-profits, state and local government and 
education institutions and businesses.
    Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: Fifteen minutes per survey, for up 
to 4 surveys, including a follow-up survey for a sample of 
participants.
    Total Burden Hours: 5,000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Annual Cost (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): None.

    Dated: December 10, 2010.
Heather Peeler,
Chief Strategy Officer, Strategy Office.
[FR Doc. 2010-31632 Filed 12-15-10; 8:45 am]
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