[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 61 (Monday, March 31, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15159-15160]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-8094]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Proposed Collection: Comment Request

March 26, 1997.
ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as 
part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burden, conducts a pre-clearance 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. 
3508(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 the collection requirement on respondents can be 
properly assessed. Currently, the Corporation for National and 
Community Service is soliciting comments concerning proposed revisions 
to the National Senior Service Corps Project Grant Application. Copies 
of the draft application can be obtained by contacting the office 
listed below in the address section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
addresses section on or before May 30, 1997.
    The Corporation for National and Community Service is particularly 
interested in comments which:
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of the agency estimate of the burden 
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used;
    <bullet> Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and

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    <bullet> 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.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to Janice Forney Fisher, Program Officer, 
Senior Corps, Room 9403A, Corporation for National and Community 
Service, 1201 New York Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janice Forney Fisher, (202) 606-5000, 
ext. 275.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Part I

I. Background

    The National Senior Service Corps Grant Application is submitted by 
prospective grantees to apply for or renew sponsorship of projects 
under the National Senior Service Corps Programs--the Retired and 
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), 
Senior Companion Program (SCP), or Senior Corps Demonstration Program. 
The application serves as the foundation for making award decisions. 
Completion of the application is required to obtain or retain 
sponsorship.

II. Current Action

    Once finalized and approved, the Grant Application will be 
completed by all public and private, non-profit organizations applying 
for National Senior Service Corps funds when the proposed grant start 
date will be April 1, 1998 or thereafter. Three year approval of the 
Grant Application is proposed.
    Type of Review: 60-day review and comment.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: National Senior Service Corps Grant Application.
    OMB Number: 3045-0035.
    Agency Number: 424-NSSC.
    Affected Public: Prospective Sponsors for National Senior Service 
Corps Grants.
    Total Respondents: 1,620.
    Frequency: Ranges From Annually to Every Three Years Based on 
Specific Program Requirements.
    Average Time Per Response: 15.9 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 25,758.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $2,754.
    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: March 25, 1997.
Thomas E. Endres,
Director, National Senior Service Corps.
[FR Doc. 97-8094 Filed 3-28-97; 8:45 am]
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