[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31643-31644]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-13351]


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PEACE CORPS


Submission for OMB Emergency Review: Request for Comments

AGENCY: Peace Corps.

ACTION: Notice of information collection--OMB emergency review and 
request for comments requested.

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SUMMARY: The Peace Corps has submitted the following information 
collection request, utilizing emergency review procedures, to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR 1320.13. 
OMB approval has been requested by June 8, 2011. The Office of 
Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: 1. 
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; 2. 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; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and 4. 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.

DATES: Comments on this proposal for emergency review should be 
received by June 3, 2011. We are requesting OMB to take action within 5 
calendar days from the close of this Federal Register Notice on the 
request for emergency review. This process is conducted in accordance 
with 5 CFR 1320.13.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, 
NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for the Peace Corps 
or sent via e-mail to [email protected] or faxed to (202) 
395-3086.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denora Miller, FOIA Officer, Peace 
Corps, 1111 20th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20526, (202) 692-1236, or 
e-mail at pcfr@mailto:[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Volunteer Recruitment and 
Selection at the Peace Corps utilizes the NAC form as authorization 
from the candidate to conduct a formal background check through the 
Office of Personnel Management, which has access to pertinent records 
pertaining to applicants' legal activities and suitability for Peace 
Corps volunteer service. The Peace Corps Act requires the Director of 
the Peace Corps to ensure that the assignment of volunteers is 
consistent with the national interest in accordance with the standards 
and procedures established by the President of the United States. 22 
U.S.C. 2519. We are seeking an emergency clearance to allow us to 
continue our eligibility and selection process. 22 CFR 305.3 and 305.4.
    OMB Control Number: 0420-0001.
    Title: National Agency Check (NAC) Questionnaire for Peace Corps 
Volunteer Background Investigation.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously 
approved collection for which approval has expired.
    Affected Public: Potential and current volunteers.
    Respondents' Obligation to Reply: Voluntary.
    Burden to the Public:
    a. Number of Average Applicants: 13,500.
    b. Number of Applicants Who Submit NAC Form: 13,500.
    c. Frequency of Response: One time.

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    d. Completion Time: 15 minutes.
    e. Annual Burden Hours: 3,375.

    This notice issued in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2011.
Earl W. Yates,
Associate Director, Management.
[FR Doc. 2011-13351 Filed 5-31-11; 8:45 am]
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