[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 96 (Friday, May 19, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22972-22973]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-10237]


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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 an amended public information collection request (ICR) 
entitled The Civic Engagement and Volunteering Supplement for review 
and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 
The original public information collection request was published on May 
11, 2017. It did not include the disposition of public comments 
received that is included in this amended Notice. Copies of this ICR, 
with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling 
the Corporation for National and Community Service, Anthony Nerino, at 
202-606-3913 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.

DATES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, within June 19, 2017.

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:

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    (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;
     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

    CNCS published a Notice in the Federal Register on February 8, 
2017, FR Doc. 2017-02527--Vol. 82, No. 25, pp. 9726-9727, inviting 
public comment on our plans to submit this request. We received six 
requests for additional information and sixteen comments in response to 
the Notice. All letters and comments are listed in the attached doc. In 
summary, of the sixteen comments, 14 raised concerns regarding proposed 
changes to the volunteer questions. Many of the comments were from 
volunteer commissions and organizations that represent multiple users.
    Primarily the respondents objected to a reduction in the number of 
questions regarding volunteer activity (organization types, activity 
types). Four respondents commented on the reduced capacity to track 
longitudinal rates and possible changes in the volunteer rate over the 
previous 14 year period. Fifteen respondents indicated that the 
previous instrument should be re-instated.
    In considering these comments CNCS offers the following response. 
The re-designed supplement is intended to focus on the broader concept 
of civic engagement, of which volunteerism is one component. The re-
designed supplement incorporates many of the recommendations made by 
the National Academy of Sciences, as well as recommendations made by 
experts in the field of civic engagement, social capital and 
volunteering. The Civic Engagement and Volunteering supplement more 
accurately reflects the mission of the CNCS, building stronger 
communities and promoting active citizenship through service. The 
proposed instrument does include some measures that will allow for 
limited continuity with the previous supplement, however the advantage 
of a combined supplement is that it will allow the user to assess 
overall civic activity conditioned by volunteering.
    However in response to the comments requesting greater continuity 
and because the time burden on the new supplement is shorter, CNCS is 
adding back some original questions regarding volunteer activity and 
organizations.
    Description: This information collection will be used to generate 
civic health reports at the National, State, and Metropolitan 
Statistical Area (MSA) levels and to disseminate these data to various 
stakeholders including state and local government offices, researchers, 
students and civic groups for strategic planning, grant writing 
purposes and research.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Civic Engagement and Volunteering Supplement.
    OMB Number: TBD.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: U.S. Residents 16 years of age and older.
    Total Respondents: Approximately U.S. 90,000 residents.
    Frequency: Bi-annually.
    Average Time per Response: 5.26 Minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 7,890 Hours
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: May 16, 2017.
Mary Hyde,
Director, Office of Evaluation and Research.
[FR Doc. 2017-10237 Filed 5-18-17; 8:45 am]
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