[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 42 (Friday, March 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12928-12929]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-04604]


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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; Application Package for Disaster Response Cooperative 
Agreement 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, 
operating as AmeriCorps) has submitted a public information collection 
request (ICR) entitled Application Package for Disaster Response 
Cooperative Agreement (DRCA) 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 April 5, 2021.

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 AmeriCorps, Luke 
Wigle, at 202-409-4791 or 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;
     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 November 12, 2020 at Vol. FR Pages 71887-71888. 
This comment period ended January 11, 2021. No public comments were 
received from this Notice.
    Title of Collection: CNCS Disaster Response Cooperative Agreements.
    OMB Control Number: 3045-0133. Type of Review: Renewal.

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    Respondents/Affected Public: Business and Organizations.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 100.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 200.
    Abstract: AmeriCorps seeks renewal of the current information 
collection pursuant to the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 
U.S.C. 4950 et seq.) and the National and Community Service Act of 
1990, (42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.) The information collected will be used 
to help AmeriCorps more effectively utilize its deployable resources to 
meet the needs of disaster affected communities. A better understanding 
of the participating programs will allow AmeriCorps 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 AmeriCorps to conduct better outreach 
to interested programs by providing them with more information about 
AmeriCorps disaster procedures, reimbursement requirements, and support 
services offered.
    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 AmeriCorps 
identify and deploy programs more effectively and efficiently, matching 
the capabilities of the programs to the needs of the communities 
requesting assistance.
    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.
    The information collection will otherwise be used in the same 
manner as the existing application. AmeriCorps 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, 2021.

    Dated: February 26, 2021.
Jacob Sgambati,
Acting Deputy Director, National Civilian Community Corps.
[FR Doc. 2021-04604 Filed 3-4-21; 8:45 am]
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