[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 133 (Friday, July 11, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40070-40072]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16283]
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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.
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Currently, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning its proposed
renewal of the Disaster Response Cooperative Agreement (DRCA)
application. The DRCA enables CNCS supported national service
organizations to engage members and participants in disaster response
efforts to disaster events and to be eligible to be reimbursed for
expenses incurred while engaged in such efforts. This document
describes eligibility criteria, the nature of disaster deployments,
CNCS's expectations for performance upon selection, and the application
process. Also included are supporting forms and templates that are part
of the deployment and reimbursement process. This agreement is the
legal instrument by which organizations can be reimbursed by CNCS for
expenses incurred by a disaster response, when it occurs under
authority of a Mission Assignment from FEMA or another agency. National
service organizations must have an approved and current DRCA in order
to be reimbursed for a CNCS authorized disaster deployment.
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 September 9, 2014.
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, Corporation for National and Community Service; Attention
Kelly DeGraff, Senior Advisor, Disaster Services, Room 9607; 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) 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: Kelly DeGraff, 202-606-6817, or by
email at your [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 information collected will be used to help CNCS more
effectively utilize its deployable resources to meet the needs of
disaster affected communities. A better understanding of the
participating programs will allow CNCS 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 CNCS to conduct better outreach to interested programs by
providing them with more information about CNCS disaster procedures,
reimbursement requirements, and support services offered.
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.
Information will be collected electronically through completion of the
forms and emailed to CNCS.
Current Action
CNCS seeks to renew the current information collection. 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 CNCS identify and deploy
programs more effectively and efficiently, matching the capabilities of
the programs to the needs of the communities requesting assistance.
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, 2015.
Type of Review: Renewal.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: Disaster Response Cooperative Agreement.
OMB Number: 3045-0133.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: Current grantees and CNCS-supported programs.
Total Respondents: 100.
Frequency: Varies, see chart.
Average Time per Response: Varies, see chart.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 4,970.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
Total Burden Cost (Operating/Maintenance): None
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Time per
Instrument Frequency per Respondents response Total time per
year (hours) instrument
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DRCA Application................................ 1 40 8 320
DRT Quarterly Capacity Assessment............... 4 25 1 100
CNCS Disaster Budget and Deployment Form........ 5 25 1 125
CNCS Disaster Budget and Deployment Amendment 5 25 1 125
Form...........................................
CNCS National Service Daily Situation Report.... 150 25 1 3750
CNCS National Service Daily Situation Report 1 25 2 50
Full Guidance..................................
CNCS Disaster Deployment After Action Report.... 5 25 2 250
CNCS-FEMA Mission Assignment Reimbursement Form. 5 25 2 250
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Total....................................... 176 215 18 4970
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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: July 8, 2014.
Kelly DeGraff,
Senior Advisor, Disaster Services Unit.
[FR Doc. 2014-16283 Filed 7-10-14; 8:45 am]
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