Federal Register: NOTICES : Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Corporation for National and Community Service

NOTICE: NOTICES

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request

DOCUMENT SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ``Corporation'') has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled Annual Reporting Questions for Program Development and Training grants, and Disability Inclusion grants to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Ms. Amy Borgstrom at (202) 606 6930. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTYTDD) may call (202) 5652799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday.

SUMMARY: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The OMB 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;

Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

Propose ways to 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.

Comments

A 60day public comment Notice was published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. This comment period ended May 5, 2008. No public comments were received from this Notice.

Description: The Corporation is seeking approval of the attached Annual Reporting Questions for Program Development and Training grants, and Disability Inclusion grants. Applicants will respond to the questions included in this ICR in order to report on their use of federal funds and progress against their annual plan.

Type of Review: New Information Collection.

Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.

Title: Annual Reporting Questions for Program Development and Training grants, and Disability Inclusion grants.

OMB Number: None.

Agency Number: None.

Affected Public: State service commissions.

Total Respondents: 54.

Frequency: Annually.

Average Time per Response: 8 hours.

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 432 hours.

Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.

Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

Dated: May 19, 2008.
Kristin McSwain,
Director, AmeriCorps State and National.