[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 129 (Monday, July 7, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 36261-36262] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-17587] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 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. Sec. 3508(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time [[Page 36262]] and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Corporation for National and Community Service is soliciting comments concerning its proposed revision of its AMERICORPS*NCCC SERVICE PROJECT APPLICATION form. Copies of the information collection requests can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the address section of this notice. The Corporation for National and Community Service 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; 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 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. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section on or before August 29, 1997. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Mr. Rodger L. Hurley, AMERICORPS*NCCC National Projects Coordinator, Corporation for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C., 20525. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rodger L. Hurley, (202) 606-5000, ext. 144. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background This form has been used by community non-profit organizations, government agencies, and other prospective service project sponsors in the submission of proposed service projects for consideration by AMERICORPS*National Civilian Community Corps. II. Current Action The Corporation for National and Community Service seeks renewal of the current form as it is under revision. The revised form incorporporates lessons learned since program inception, and will be used for the same purpose as the existing form. The Corporation for National and Community Service seeks to continue using this particular form, albeit in a revised version, until the revised form is approved by OMB. The current form is due to expire June 30, 1997. CNCS has asked for a 60-day extension to use the existing form until a revised form is approved. Type of Review: Renewal. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: AMERICORPS*NCCC PROJECT FORM. OMB Number: 3045-0010. Agency Number: N/A. Affected Public: Various non-profit organizations/project sponsors. Total Respondents: 800. Frequency: Annually. Average Time Per Response: 3 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2400 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): N/A. Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): N/A. 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: June 30, 1997. Fred L. Peters, National Program Coordinator. [FR Doc. 97-17587 Filed 7-3-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050-28-P