[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 203 (Friday, October 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64329-64330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25760]
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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.
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
renewal of the President's Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA), parts A, B,
C, D, E and F.
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 December 18, 2012.
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, Office of Public Engagement, Attn: Mr. David Premo, (Public
Engagement Specialist) 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20525.
(2) By hand delivery or by courier to: the CNCS mailroom at Room
8100 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) By fax to: (202) 606-3460, Attention: Mr. David Premo, Public
Engagement Specialist.
(4) Electronically through www.regulations.gov. 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: Mr. David Premo, (202) 606-6717, 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: The President's Volunteer Service Awards were created
by Executive Order on January 30, 2003. The awards are administered by
the Corporation for National and Community Service. Under the Executive
Order, the Corporation was directed to (among other things) design and
recommend programs to recognize individuals, schools, and organizations
that excel in their efforts to support volunteer service and civic
participation, especially with respect to students in primary schools,
secondary schools, and institutions of higher learning. The President's
Volunteer Service Awards fulfills this direction. In order to recognize
individuals, schools and organizations, the program must collect
information about the individuals and organizations and their
activities to verify that they are eligible to receive the award and
have earned the award.
Current Action: CNCS seeks to renew the current information
collection. The forms have been edited to include questions that allow
us to confirm eligibility and provide a more streamlined online
experience.
The information collection will otherwise be used in the same
manner as the existing application. CNCS 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, 2013.
Type of Review: Renewal.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: President's Volunteer Service Awards, parts A, B, C, D, E
and F.
OMB Number: 3045-0086.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: General public.
Total Respondents: 200,000.
Frequency: On occasion.
Average Time per Response: Averages 20 minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 66,666 hours.
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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: October 4, 2012.
Rhonda Taylor,
Senior Advisor, Public Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2012-25760 Filed 10-18-12; 8:45 am]
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