[Federal Register: December 27, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 247)]
[Notices]
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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
(hereinafter the ``Corporation''), has submitted a public information
collection request (ICR) entitled the AmeriCorps*VISTA Project
Application and Instructions (OMB Control Number 3045-0038) to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13,
(44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting
documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National
and Community Service, Mr. Paul Davis at (202) 606-6608. Individuals
who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call
(202) 565-2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday
through Friday.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the
information collection activity, to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Katherine Astrich, 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
this Federal Register:
(1) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Attention: Ms. Katherine Astrich,
OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community
Service; and
(2) Electronically by e-mail to:
Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov.
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 the
Corporation, 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, e.g.,
permitting electronic submissions of responses.
Comments
A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the Federal
Register on October 9, 2007. This comment period ended December 8,
2007. No public comments were received from this notice.
Description: The AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application and
Instructions is used by the Corporation in the selection of VISTA
sponsors and in the approval of both new and renewing VISTA projects.
The information collection consists of a brief Concept Paper, and, if
the Concept Paper is approved, a full application including budget.
The Corporation seeks to revise the previously used Project
Application to: (a) Better align the information requested on the
Concept Paper and the Application; and (b) simplify the project plan
while continuing to provide a robust tool for evaluating project
performance.
Type of Review: Renewal.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application and Instructions.
OMB Number: 3045-0038.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: AmeriCorps*VISTA project applicants and sponsoring
organizations seeking project renewal.
Total Respondents: 3,200, of which 1,000 will complete the full
application.
Frequency: One time only for Concept Paper, once annually for
Application.
Average Time per Response: 1.5 hours for Concept Paper; 8 hours for
application.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 12,800 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
Dated: December 20, 2007.
Jean Whaley,
Director, AmeriCorps*VISTA.
[FR Doc. E7-25094 Filed 12-26-07; 8:45 am]