Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
[Federal Register: July 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 144)]
[Notices]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Revision of Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ``Corporation''), 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. 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. This form is available in alternate formats. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 606- 3472 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday.
Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning the revision of its AmeriCorps Application for Membership (OMB Control Number 3045-0054 with an expiration date of 10/2005). Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section by September 26, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Corporation for National and Community Service, Office of Public Affairs, Attn: Denise Yeager, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20525 or fax to: (202) 606-3460, Attn: Denise Yeager.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise Yeager, (202) 606-6712 or e- mail to dyeager@cns.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comment Request
The Corporation 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 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 AmeriCorps member application will gather data from applicants, including background information, educational history, skills and experience, and a motivational statement that AmeriCorps may use in evaluating their suitability for becoming a member and to place them in the most appropriate program(s) that match their skills and interests.
Current Action
The Corporation seeks approval of its AmeriCorps Application for Membership. The application has very few changes from the previously approved application. If approved, this application will continue to enable applicants to complete one application and be considered for multiple programs within AmeriCorps. The application will continue to be cost-effective for the government by providing a centralized information source and streamlined process for receiving applications and placing them into the proper programs.
Type of Review: Renewal.
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Title: AmeriCorps Application for Membership.
OMB Number: 3045-0054.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: Those individuals interested in applying to become a member of any of the AmeriCorps programs, including AmeriCorps*NCCC and AmeriCorps*VISTA and hundreds of State and local programs located throughout the country which recruit AmeriCorps members.
Total Respondents: Approximately 75,000. (Approximately 50,000 individuals serve each year in AmeriCorps programs; (collection totals are inexact, as almost all completed applications are submitted to local programs and are not sent to the Corporation for National Service)).
Frequency: One time. Applicants may make copies of their completed form, and submit copies (each, however, with an original signature) to several different AmeriCorps programs for consideration.
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In addition, applicants may fill out the same application online at the Corporation's Web site. Applicants may then send multiple applications to programs electronically.
Average Time Per Response: 45 minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 56,250 hours. (if 75,000 individuals complete the form per year).
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: July 20, 2005. Timothy McManus, Director of Marketing.
[FR Doc. 05-14909 Filed 7-27-05; 8:45 am]
