[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 118 (Wednesday, June 19, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36750-36751]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14601]


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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 Senior 
Corps Independent Living Impact Evaluation Study 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, Wanda Carney, at (202) 606-6934 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; or
    (2) 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 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;
     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.

Comments

    A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the Federal 
Register on November 27, 2012. This comment period ended January 26, 
2013. No public comments were received from this Notice.
    Description: CNCS is seeking approval of its Senior Corps 
Independent Living Impact Evaluation Study. This project will assess 
the impact of the Senior Companion Program on clients' self-efficacy, 
life satisfaction, and perceived social ties and social supports. 
Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by 
contacting the office listed in the addresses section of this Notice. 
The anticipated sample size for the pilot pre/post study is 500 new 
Senior Companion clients. This expanded sample size will increase the 
precision of future calculations because it provides a more:

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     Valid estimate of the effect of participating as a Senior 
Companion client (i.e. ``effect size'') that is based on multiple 
sites;
     precise estimate of the variability among clients 
regarding key indicators that might be included in a definitive study; 
and
     valid estimate of the appropriate follow-up time required 
to measure change in a follow-up study.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Senior Corps Independent Living Impact Evaluation Study.
    OMB Number: TBD.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Senior Companion Program new and established 
clients and program directors.
    Total Respondents for established clients: 1,400.
    Frequency for established clients: One.
    Average Time per Response for established clients: 20 minutes.
    Total Respondents for new clients: 500.
    Frequency for new clients: Three.
    Average Time per Response for established clients: 60 minutes.
    Total Respondents for program directors: 61.
    Frequency for program directors: One.
    Average Time per Response for program directors: 60 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1023 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated; June 11, 2013.
Christopher Spera,
Director of Research and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2013-14601 Filed 6-18-13; 8:45 am]
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