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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 73602]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-30616]

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service 
(``Corporation''), has submitted a public information collection 
request (ICR) entitled CNCS Application Instructions and Reporting 
Questions for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, (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 (TTY-TDD) may call (202) 565-
2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMB Desk Officer for the 
Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the following 
two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal 
Register:
    (1) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Attention: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMB Desk 
Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; and
    (2) Electronically by email to: smar@omb.eop.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY 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 60-day public comment Notice was published in the Federal 
Register on September 7, 2011. This comment period ended November 8, 
2011. No public comments were received from this Notice.
    Description: The Corporation is soliciting comments concerning 
application instructions designed to be used for grant competitions 
which the Corporation sponsors from time to time. These competitions 
are designed and conducted, when appropriations are available, to 
address the Corporation's strategic plan focus areas or other 
priorities. Applicants will respond to the questions included in these 
instructions in order to apply for funding in these Corporation 
competitions. Successful applicants will report on an annual basis on 
their progress using the attached Annual Reporting Questions. Their 
Annual Reports will provide information for Corporation staff to 
monitor grantee progress, and to respond to requests from Congress and 
other stakeholders.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: CNCS Application Instructions and Reporting Questions.
    OMB Number: 3045-0129.
    Agency Number: Potential beneficiaries.
    Total Respondents: 2,000 applicants and 200 successful applicants.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Average Time Per Response: 8 hours to apply and 8 hours to report.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 17,600 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: November 21, 2011.
Idara Nickelson,
Chief of Program Operations.
[FR Doc. 2011-30616 Filed 11-28-11; 8:45 am]
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