[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 80 (Friday, April 25, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22952-22953]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-09388]


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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 
AmeriCorps Competitive Advantage 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, Adrienne DiTommaso, at 202-606-3611 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;

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     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 Notice requesting public comment was published in the 
Federal Register on 1/21/14. This comment period ended 3/24/14. There 
were 2 comments submitted. Those comments involved suggestions around 
the hiring scenario set up; candidate experience profiles; and the 
brand identity of members. Clarifying information was provided to the 
commenters to further explain the use of a bachelor's degree as the 
common level of education across candidates, and the use of a highly 
generalized office position as the hypothetical position of interest. A 
technical question about the possible incompatibility of certain 
combinations of candidate experiences was answered through an example. 
Finally, the suggestion that we test AmeriCorps brand salience vs. 
grantee brand salience was addressed by explaining the lack of 
sufficient space in the experimental design, as well as concerns of 
confusing and overburdening respondents with too much information.
    Description: CNCS is seeking approval of the AmeriCorps Competitive 
Advantage study, which is used by staff in the Office of Research and 
Evaluation to identify any competitive advantage in the job market that 
may be conferred by AmeriCorps experience.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps Competitive Advantage Study.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Employees involved in the hiring process in 
public, non-profit, and private sectors.
    Total Respondents: Approximately 500.
    Frequency: One time.
    Average Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 125.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: April 21, 2014.
Mary Hyde,
Acting Director, Office of Research and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2014-09388 Filed 4-24-14; 8:45 am]
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