[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 (Friday, May 25, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31336-31337]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-12836]


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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 (CNCS), has 
submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled 
Process and Impact Evaluation of the Minnesota Reading Corps (MRC) 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, Scott Richardson, 
at (202) 606-6903 or email to [email protected]. Individuals who use 
a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call 1-800-833-
3722 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 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 the 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 email 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 CNCS, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;

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     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 March 9, 2012. This comment period ended May 8, 2012. No 
public comments were received from this Notice.
    Description: CNCS is seeking approval of the MRC feasibility and 
process assessment survey instruments, which are used by beneficiaries 
of and participants in the structured preK-3 literacy tutoring program 
implemented by AmeriCorps members serving in Minnesota schools and 
preschool centers. This project will deepen CNCS's understanding of the 
MRC model and the program's impact on tutees' educational and other 
outcomes. This project will also assess the effect of the Minnesota 
Reading Corps on AmeriCorps member outcomes.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Process and Impact Evaluation of the Minnesota Reading 
Corps.
    OMB Number: TBD.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Current beneficiaries of and participants in the 
Minnesota Reading Corps program.
    Total Respondents: 2895.
    Frequency: One-time.
    Average Time per Response: 45 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2171.25 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: May 22, 2012.
Marlene Zakai,
Deputy Chief of Staff for Management.
[FR Doc. 2012-12836 Filed 5-24-12; 8:45 am]
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