[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 249 (Tuesday, December 30, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78408-78409]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-30340]


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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. Sec. 
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 its proposed 
Senior Corps Foster Grand Parent pilot case study instrument. The study 
involves interviews and focus groups with FGP grantees, volunteers and 
stakeholder's to better understand their experiences implementing 
evidence based education models. The information will allow CNCS Senior 
Corps administrators to understand these processes as it considers 
broadening the use of evidence based national education models.
    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 March 2, 2015.

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, Senior Corps Program; Attention Anthony Nerino, Research 
Associate, Office #10913A; 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20525.
    (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the CNCS mailroom at Room 
6010 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 the Corporation's email system 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Nerino, (202-606-3913), 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

    CNCS has contracted with ICF international to implement case 
studies of selected FGP grantees that are implementing two similar 
national education models in various service sites. The case study 
instrument will involve interviews and focus groups with current and 
former FGP project administrators, staff including site supervisors and 
volunteer coordinators and volunteers at two sites implementing each of 
two different models--Jumpstart and Reading Partners.
    The information is designed to allow CNCS Senior Corps 
administrators to understand the process and experiences of grantees as 
they implement national education models including member

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and beneficiary recruitment, member training, program structure and 
processes, program modifications specific to FGP, scope and reach of 
the various projects, and observed outcomes for members and 
beneficiaries.
    Potential sites for inclusion in the study have been drawn from 
existing and former grantees implementing two national models, 
Jumpstart and Reading Partners.
    Interview and focus group data will be collected via taped and 
written responses to telephone conversations.
    Data analysis will focus on identifying and understanding factors 
associated the process (opportunity costs, benefits, obstacles and 
preparation) related to the decision to use a model approach to 
tutoring and educational interventions.
    Current Action:
    CNCS seeks public comment on a new data collection instrument 
developed for this project. The case study interview and focus group 
data collection instrument is being designed by the contractor for this 
project.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Foster Grandparent Case Study.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Selected FGP grantees.
    Total Respondents: Interviews 80--Focus Group Participants 60.
    Frequency: One time.
    Average Time Per Response: 60 to 90 minutes.

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                                                    Time
       Respondent category            Number     (minutes)   Total hours
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Focus Group Participants.........           60           90           90
Interview Participants...........           80           60           80
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    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 170.
    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: December 19, 2014.
Mary Hyde,
Office of Research and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2014-30340 Filed 12-29-14; 8:45 am]
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