[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 160 (Tuesday, August 18, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50806-50807]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17949]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; VISTA Project Implementation Evaluation Sponsor Survey

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 
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) Project Implementation 
Evaluation Sponsor Survey for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office 
listed in the ADDRESSES section by September 17, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of this ICR, with applicable 
supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation 
for National and Community Service, Kelly Daly at 202-606-6849 or by 
email to [email protected].

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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;
     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 Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Vol. 85, No. 24, 
Page 6532. This comment period ended April 6, 2020. Zero public 
comments were received from this Notice.
    Title of Collection: VISTA Project Implementation Evaluation 
Sponsor Survey.
    OMB Control Number: TBD. Type of Review: New.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Businesses and Organizations.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 800.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 334.
    Abstract: To inform CNCS's implementation of its Transformation and 
Sustainability Plan, JBS International, Inc. will perform a study about 
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) project development, 
management, and sustainability including member recruitment and 
retention. The survey of approximately 800 VISTA sponsors will be 
administered online. CNCS will use the results to identify 
implementation challenges and best practices among VISTA project 
sponsors that can inform program improvements and mitigate potential 
challenges. The data will also be used to develop training and 
technical assistance materials for internal staff and for external 
AmeriCorps VISTA project sponsors to strengthen and enhance VISTA 
programming. Sponsors will be sent individualized emails. Survey data 
will be merged with existing administrative data regarding project 
characteristics.

    Dated: August 10, 2020.
Desiree Tucker-Sorini,
Director, AmeriCorps VISTA.
[FR Doc. 2020-17949 Filed 8-17-20; 8:45 am]
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