[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 133 (Friday, July 11, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40070-40072]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16283]


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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.

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    Currently, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning its proposed 
renewal of the Disaster Response Cooperative Agreement (DRCA) 
application. The DRCA enables CNCS supported national service 
organizations to engage members and participants in disaster response 
efforts to disaster events and to be eligible to be reimbursed for 
expenses incurred while engaged in such efforts. This document 
describes eligibility criteria, the nature of disaster deployments, 
CNCS's expectations for performance upon selection, and the application 
process. Also included are supporting forms and templates that are part 
of the deployment and reimbursement process. This agreement is the 
legal instrument by which organizations can be reimbursed by CNCS for 
expenses incurred by a disaster response, when it occurs under 
authority of a Mission Assignment from FEMA or another agency. National 
service organizations must have an approved and current DRCA in order 
to be reimbursed for a CNCS authorized disaster deployment.
    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 September 9, 2014.

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, Corporation for National and Community Service; Attention 
Kelly DeGraff, Senior Advisor, Disaster Services, Room 9607; 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) 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: Kelly DeGraff, 202-606-6817, or by 
email at your [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 information collected will be used to help CNCS more 
effectively utilize its deployable resources to meet the needs of 
disaster affected communities. A better understanding of the 
participating programs will allow CNCS to match the capabilities of the 
programs to the needs of the communities and will allow better asset 
mapping and resource typing. Additionally, the information collected 
will allow CNCS to conduct better outreach to interested programs by 
providing them with more information about CNCS disaster procedures, 
reimbursement requirements, and support services offered.
    The additional tools and forms under the DRCA will allow for 
effective information collection during a disaster event as well as 
assess the capacity of all DRCA programs throughout the year. 
Information will be collected electronically through completion of the 
forms and emailed to CNCS.

Current Action

    CNCS seeks to renew the current information collection. The 
revisions are intended to streamline the application process and ensure 
interested programs meet the appropriate programmatic and fiscal 
requirements to successfully execute disaster response activities. 
Additionally, the supporting forms will help CNCS identify and deploy 
programs more effectively and efficiently, matching the capabilities of 
the programs to the needs of the communities requesting assistance.
    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, 2015.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Disaster Response Cooperative Agreement.
    OMB Number: 3045-0133.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Current grantees and CNCS-supported programs.
    Total Respondents: 100.
    Frequency: Varies, see chart.
    Average Time per Response: Varies, see chart.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 4,970.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.

                                 Total Burden Cost (Operating/Maintenance): None
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                                                                                     Time per
                   Instrument                      Frequency per    Respondents      response     Total time per
                                                       year                           (hours)       instrument
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DRCA Application................................               1              40               8             320
DRT Quarterly Capacity Assessment...............               4              25               1             100
CNCS Disaster Budget and Deployment Form........               5              25               1             125
CNCS Disaster Budget and Deployment Amendment                  5              25               1             125
 Form...........................................
CNCS National Service Daily Situation Report....             150              25               1            3750
CNCS National Service Daily Situation Report                   1              25               2              50
 Full Guidance..................................
CNCS Disaster Deployment After Action Report....               5              25               2             250
CNCS-FEMA Mission Assignment Reimbursement Form.               5              25               2             250
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    Total.......................................             176             215              18            4970
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    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: July 8, 2014.
Kelly DeGraff,
Senior Advisor, Disaster Services Unit.
[FR Doc. 2014-16283 Filed 7-10-14; 8:45 am]
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