[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 2, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 51980]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-20672]


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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 application 
instructions designed to be used for grant competitions which CNCS 
sponsors when appropriations are available. These application 
instructions will be used by applicants for funding through CNCS 
competitions focused on strategic initiatives, partnerships, or other 
priorities that are not addressed through regular CNCS grant 
competitions.
    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 November 3, 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; Attention Amy Borgstrom, Associate Director for Policy, Room 
10508B; 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: Amy Borgstrom, 202-606-6930, 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

    These application instructions will be used by applicants for 
funding through CNCS competitions focused on strategic initiatives, 
partnerships, or other priorities that are not addressed through 
regular CNCS grant competitions. The application is completed 
electronically using eGrants, the CNCS Web-based grants management 
system, or submitted via email.

Current Action

    CNCS seeks to revise and renew the current information collection. 
The application instructions have been revised to ensure ease of use 
and reduce burden. 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 2/28/2015.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: CNCS Application Instructions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0129.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Potential applicants.
    Total Respondents: 2,200.
    Frequency: Depending on the availability of appropriations.
    Average Time per Response: Averages 8 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 17,600 hours.
    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: August 26, 2014.
Amy Borgstrom,
Associate Director of Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-20672 Filed 8-29-14; 8:45 am]
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