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in this ICR in order to apply to serve as AmeriCorps members.

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 April 3, 2012.

**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, AmeriCorps State & National; ATTN: Thomas Howard Jr., Program Officer, 9508A, 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20525.

(2) By hand delivery or by courier to the Corporation’s mailroom at Room 8100 at the mail address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

(3) By fax to: (202) 606–3476, ATTN: Thomas Howard, Jr., Program Officer.

(4) Electronically through www.regulations.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call 1–(800) 833– 3722 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Thomas Howard, Jr., (202) 606–6697, or by email at thoward@cns.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

The Corporation is particularly interested in comments that:

• 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 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

This Member Application Form will be used by applicants who are interested in serving as AmeriCorps members. The information requested in the application form makes it possible for programs to select members to serve. Programs also use this form as an example that they customize to develop their own recruitment materials.

Current Action

Changes have been made to align the form with current program and technological needs and resources. The information collection will otherwise be used in the same manner as the existing application. The Corporation also seeks to continue using the current application until the revised application is approved by OMB. The current application is due to expire on April 30,
2012.

Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.

Title: AmeriCorps Member Application Form

OMB Number: 3045–0054. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Applicants to serve in AmeriCorps.

Total Respondents: 225,000. Frequency: Ongoing. Average Time Per Response: Averages 1.25 hours.

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 281,250.

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: January 27, 2012. Idara Nickelson, Chief of Program Operations.
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**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 (the Corporation), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork andrespondent 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.

Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning its Child Care application forms. These forms are submitted by members of AmeriCorps and by the child care providers identified by the member for the purpose of applying for, and receiving payment for, the care of children during the day while the member is in service. Completion of this information is required to be approved and required to receive payment for invoices.

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 April 3, 2012.

**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, Jim Feaster, Room 9111, 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20525.

(2) By hand delivery or by courier to the Corporation’s mailroom at Room 8100 at the mail address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

(3) By fax to: (202) 606–3475 Jim Feaster, Management Analyst.

(4) Electronically through jfeaster@
cns.gov or www.regulations.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call 1–(800) 833–3722 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Jim Feaster, 202–606–6862 jfeaster@cns.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The Corporation is particularly interested in comments that:

• 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


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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

The information is provided by the AmeriCorps member and by the child care provider. The information is collected by GAP Solutions, Inc. 12054 North Shore Drive, Reston, VA 20190 and is not currently collected electronically. This is a new information request.

Current Action

The information collected will be used to analyze applications to participate in the AmeriCorps child care subsidy program submitted by AmeriCorps members and child care providers. The information is used to determine eligibility for this benefit. The eligibility requirements used are those used by the state in which the care is provided in accordance with the Child Care Development and Block Grant program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.

Title: Child Care Application. OMB Number: TBD. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: AmeriCorps members and child care providers for AmeriCorps members.

Total Respondents: 750 members, 1,500 child care providers.

Frequency: Once a year. Average Time per Response: Averages 30 minutes.

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,125 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: January 30, 2011. Idara Nickelson, Chief of Program Operations.
[FR Doc. 2012–2368 Filed 2–2–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Department of the Navy**

**Meeting of the Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of the Navy, DoD.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Open Meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Executive Panel will deliberate on the findings and proposed recommendations of the Personnel Policy Subcommittee study. The meeting will consist of discussions regarding military and civilian personnel legislation, military and civilian personnel skills mix and diversity efforts, and corporate diversity/engagement strategies.

**DATES :**  The meeting will be held on February 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting will be held in the 2nd Floor Idea Center at CNA, 4825 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA
22311–1846.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  LCDR Don Rauch, CNO Executive Panel, 4825 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311–1846, 703–681–4941.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Individuals or interested groups may submit written statements for consideration by the CNO Executive Panel at any time or in response to the agenda of a scheduled meeting. All requests must be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer at the address detailed below.

If the written statement is in response to the agenda mentioned in this meeting notice then the statement, if it is to be considered by the Panel for this meeting, must be received at least five days prior to the meeting in question.

The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the CNO Executive Panel Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the CNO Executive Panel before the meeting that is the subject of this notice.

To contact the Designated Federal Officer, write to Executive Director, CNO Executive Panel (N00K), 4825 Mark Center Drive, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311–1846. Dated: January 30, 2012. J. M. Beal, Lieutenant Commander, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012–2416 Filed 2–2–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of Education.

**ACTION :**  Comment Request.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of Education (the Department), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the reporting burden on the public and helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. The Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13).

**DATES :**  Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before April 3,
2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Written comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@ ed.gov or mailed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202–4537. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that Federal agencies provide interested parties an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. The Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management, publishes this notice containing proposed information collection requests at the beginning of the Departmental review of the information collection. The Department of Education is especially interested in