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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 30 (Friday, February 13, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 8070]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-02978]

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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 (CNCS) has 
submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled 
AmeriCorps State & National Social Network Study Partnership and 
Collaboration Survey 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, Robin Ghertner, at 202-606-6772 or email to rghertner@cns.gov. 
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) 
may call 1-800-833-3722 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 
Monday through Friday.

DATES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, within March 16, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Send comments 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:
    (1) By fax to: 202-395-6974, Attention: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMB Desk 
Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; or
    (2) 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 CNCS, 
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.

Comments

    A 60-day Notice requesting public comment was published in the 
Federal Register on November 30th, 2014. This comment period ended 
January 29th, 2015. No public comments were received from this Notice.
    Description: While previous evaluation efforts have confirmed 
CNCS's impact on members and recipients of services such as increased 
education, skills, and civic participation, the current effort through 
the Social Network Study (SNS) will be the first evaluation of the 
collaboration and partnerships between ACSN grantees and organizations 
within their geographic communities. The main goal of the SNS is to 
gather through the Partnership and Collaboration (PAC) Survey an in-
depth understanding of how ACSN grantees engage community organizations 
and to learn more about their relationships and interactions with other 
organizations within their network. The PAC will also provide 
information about both the barriers that prevent collaboration and 
interaction, as well as factors that could be utilized to overcome 
them. These outcomes are an important step to developing a more 
vigorous civic infrastructure and increasing capacity in the 
communities served by CNCS and its grantees. This study will also help 
CNCS disseminate best practices about collaboration and partnerships to 
other AmeriCorps programs. Information will be collected electronically 
via web primarily and telephone and mail-in options will be provided 
only to those not responsive to the web survey.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps State & National Social Network Study Partnership 
and Collaboration Survey.
    OMB Number: TBD.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: AmeriCorps grantees and their community partners.
    Total Respondents: 250.
    Frequency: Once.
    Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 125
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: February 9, 2015.
Stephen Plank,
Director, Research and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2015-02978 Filed 2-12-15; 8:45 am]
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