[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 2, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 51980]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-20672]
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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 application
instructions designed to be used for grant competitions which CNCS
sponsors when appropriations are available. These application
instructions will be used by applicants for funding through CNCS
competitions focused on strategic initiatives, partnerships, or other
priorities that are not addressed through regular CNCS grant
competitions.
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 November 3, 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; Attention Amy Borgstrom, Associate Director for Policy, Room
10508B; 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: Amy Borgstrom, 202-606-6930, 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
These application instructions will be used by applicants for
funding through CNCS competitions focused on strategic initiatives,
partnerships, or other priorities that are not addressed through
regular CNCS grant competitions. The application is completed
electronically using eGrants, the CNCS Web-based grants management
system, or submitted via email.
Current Action
CNCS seeks to revise and renew the current information collection.
The application instructions have been revised to ensure ease of use
and reduce burden. 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 2/28/2015.
Type of Review: Renewal.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: CNCS Application Instructions.
OMB Number: 3045-0129.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: Potential applicants.
Total Respondents: 2,200.
Frequency: Depending on the availability of appropriations.
Average Time per Response: Averages 8 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 17,600 hours.
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: August 26, 2014.
Amy Borgstrom,
Associate Director of Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-20672 Filed 8-29-14; 8:45 am]
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