[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 10, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41385-41386]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16595]


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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 
Assessing the Impact of Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) 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 
CNCS, Marlene Zakai, at 202-606-6692 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 CNCS, 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; and
    (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 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).

Comments

    A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the Federal 
Register on January 16, 2013. This comment period ended February 8, 
2013. CNCS received three public comments asking how CNCS intends to 
use the data and another question asking if CNCS will require 
commissions to use the same information collection to assess 
commission-sponsored trainings. In addition, a corrected answer was 
submitted for one of the questions on the sample assessment instrument. 
Responses to the questions raised during the public comment period are 
covered in the attached Data Collection Protocol. Requirements for 
external parties, including state commissions, to participate in this 
information collection will be outlined in future requests for 
proposals and notices of funding opportunity. The final proposed 
assessment questions are attached and correct answers identified for 
each item.
    Description: CNCS is seeking approval of Assessing the Impact of 
Training and Technical Assistance which will be used by CNCS sponsors 
of trainings to evaluate the knowledge gains of participants for the 
purposes of determining the value of the TTA investment and to improve 
the quality of training.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Assessing the Impact of Training and Technical Assistance.
    OMB Number: New.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Current/prospective training and technical 
assistance providers and participants.
    Total respondents: 10,000.
    Frequency: Annually.

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    Average Time per Response: Five minutes for the pre-test and 5 
minutes for the post-test for a total of 10 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1666.67 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: July 3, 2013.
Marlene Zakai,
Director, Strategic Initiatives.
[FR Doc. 2013-16595 Filed 7-9-13; 8:45 am]
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