[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 61 (Tuesday, March 31, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17037-17038]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-07241]


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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 Senior 
Corps Foster Grand Parent pilot case study 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, Anthony Nerino, at (202) 606-3913 or email to 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3859565d4a515657785b564b165f574e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="27464942554e49486744495409404851">[email protected]</span></a>. 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.

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; or
    (2) By email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2b58464a596b444649054e445b054c445d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3d4e505c4f7d52505f1358524d135a524b">[email protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information to be collected; and
    <bullet> 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 December 30, 2014. This comment period ended March 
2, 2015. No public comments were received from this Notice.
    Description: CNCS seeks to implement case studies of selected FGP 
grantees that are implementing two similar national education models in 
various service sites. The information is designed to allow CNCS Senior 
Corps administrators to understand the process and experiences of 
grantees as they implement national education models including member 
and beneficiary recruitment, member training, program structure and 
processes, program modifications specific to FGP, scope and reach of 
the various projects, and observed outcomes for members and 
beneficiaries.
    The case study instrument will involve interviews and focus groups

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with current and former FGP project administrators, staff including 
site supervisors and volunteer coordinators and volunteers at two sites 
implementing each of two different models--Jumpstart and Reading 
Partners. Potential sites for inclusion in the study have been drawn 
from existing and former grantees implementing two national models, 
Jumpstart and Reading Partners.
    Interview and focus group data will be collected via taped and 
written responses to telephone conversations. Data analysis will focus 
on identifying and understanding factors associated the process 
(opportunity costs, benefits, obstacles and preparation) related to the 
decision to use a model approach to tutoring and educational 
interventions.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: The Foster Grand Parent Pilot Case Study.
    OMB Number: TBD.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Current and former FGP project administrators, 
staff, including site supervisors and volunteer coordinators, and 
volunteers.
    Total Respondents: 140 respondents.
    Frequency: Once.
    Average Time per Response: 60 minutes for interviews (80 
participants)/90 minutes for focus groups (60 Participants).
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 170 total hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: March 25, 2015.
Mary Hyde,
Deputy Director, Office of Research and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2015-07241 Filed 3-30-15; 8:45 am]
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