[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 237 (Wednesday, December 10, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 65068-65069] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-32286] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request 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 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 National Service Enrollment Form (NSEF), and its National Service Member Exit Form (NSMEF). 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 within 60 days of the date of this notice. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Office of Evaluation, Lance Potter, Director, Corporation for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C., 20525. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lance Potter, (202) 606-5000, ext. 448. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Part I. (National Service Enrollment Form (NSEF) I. Background The Corporation for National and Community Service proposes the revision of the Participant Enrollment Form (OMB3200-0018) which has been revised to incorporate elements from the National Service Trust Enrollment Form (OMB3045-0006) in an effort to reduce burden and facilitate data collection. The new form is called the Corporation for National Service Enrollment Form, and eliminates the need to distribute the National Service Trust Enrollment Form. This new form will be the direct source of information that the Corporation collects from its members. It will also function as a legal certification to the National Service Trust that a Member is enrolled. II. Current Action The Corporation for National and Community Service seeks three-year approval of the use of this new form. Emergency approval was granted in June 1997. Type of Review: Revision. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: National Service Enrollment Form (NSEF). OMB Number: 3045-0006. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Individuals and not-for-profit institutions. Total Respondents: 31,000. Frequency: Annually. Average Time Per Response: 7 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 3617 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): 0. Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): 0. Part II. (National Service Member Exit Form (NSMEF) I. Background The Corporation for National and Community Service has revised the Member Exit Form (OMB3045-0015) to incorporate elements from the National Service Trust End of Term Form (OMB3045-0009) in an effort to reduce the burden and facilitate data collection. The form is now called the Corporation for National Service End of Term/Exit Form and eliminates the need to distribute the National Service Trust End of Term Form. The End of Term/Exit Form is one of the only two direct sources of information that the Corporation collects from its Members. The purpose of the End of Term/Exit Form is to function as a legal certification that a Member has satisfied the requirements to qualify for an education award. II. Current Action The Corporation for National and Community Service seeks approval of the Corporation for National Service End of Term/Exit Form for which emergency approval was given in June 1997. [[Page 65069]] Type of Review: Revision. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: National Service Exit Form (NSEF). OMB Number: 3045-0015. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Individuals and not-for-profit institutions. Total Respondents: 31,000. Frequency: Annually. Average Time Per Response: 12 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 6200 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): 0. Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): 0. 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: December 3, 1997. Lance Potter, Director, Office of Evaluation. [FR Doc. 97-32286 Filed 12-9-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050-28-P