[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 203 (Friday, October 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64329-64330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25760]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as 
part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program 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. 
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 collection requirement on respondents can be properly 
assessed.
    Currently, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning its proposed 
renewal of the President's Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA), parts A, B, 
C, D, E and F.
    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 December 18, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, by any of the following methods:
    (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community 
Service, Office of Public Engagement, Attn: Mr. David Premo, (Public 
Engagement Specialist) 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20525.
    (2) By hand delivery or by courier to: the CNCS mailroom at Room 
8100 at the mail address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9:00 
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.
    (3) By fax to: (202) 606-3460, Attention: Mr. David Premo, Public 
Engagement Specialist.
    (4) Electronically through www.regulations.gov. 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David Premo, (202) 606-6717, or by 
email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    CNCS is particularly interested in comments that:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of CNCS, 
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; and
     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: The President's Volunteer Service Awards were created 
by Executive Order on January 30, 2003. The awards are administered by 
the Corporation for National and Community Service. Under the Executive 
Order, the Corporation was directed to (among other things) design and 
recommend programs to recognize individuals, schools, and organizations 
that excel in their efforts to support volunteer service and civic 
participation, especially with respect to students in primary schools, 
secondary schools, and institutions of higher learning. The President's 
Volunteer Service Awards fulfills this direction. In order to recognize 
individuals, schools and organizations, the program must collect 
information about the individuals and organizations and their 
activities to verify that they are eligible to receive the award and 
have earned the award.
    Current Action: CNCS seeks to renew the current information 
collection. The forms have been edited to include questions that allow 
us to confirm eligibility and provide a more streamlined online 
experience.
    The information collection will otherwise be used in the same 
manner as the existing application. CNCS also seeks to continue using 
the current application until the revised application is approved by 
OMB. The current application is due to expire on March 31, 2013.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: President's Volunteer Service Awards, parts A, B, C, D, E 
and F.
    OMB Number: 3045-0086.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: General public.
    Total Respondents: 200,000.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Average Time per Response: Averages 20 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 66,666 hours.

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    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated: October 4, 2012.

Rhonda Taylor,
Senior Advisor, Public Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2012-25760 Filed 10-18-12; 8:45 am]
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