Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), has

submitted the following public information collection requests (ICRs)

to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in

accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13,

(44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of these individual ICRs, with

applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the

Corporation for National and Community Service, Pat Kim, Program

Officer, National Service Senior Corps, (202) 606-5000, Extension 245.

Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD)

may call (202) 606-5256 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

Comments should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory

Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and

Community Service, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, N.W.,

Washington, D.C. 20503. (202) 395-7316, by July 2, 1998.

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;

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 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.

The Corporation published a Notice in the Federal Register (63 FR

3095, dated January 21, 1998), for a 60-day Comment Request regarding

the Project Progress Report. In this Notice, the Total Burden Cost

(operating/maintenance) to all respondents annually was incorrectly

listed as ``0''. This entry is hereby corrected to read as follows:

Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance) to all respondents annually:

$3,523.

Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.

Title: Project Progress Report.

OMB Number: 3045-0033.

Agency Number: CNCS Form 1020.

Frequency: Semi-annual.

Affected Public: Sponsors of National Senior Service Corps Grants.

Number of Respondents: 1,245.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15.9 hrs.

Total Burden Hours: 19,795 hrs.

Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.

Total Annual Cost (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing

services): $5,784.

Description: The Corporation for National and Community Service

proposes to revise the current Project Progress Report (PPR) in order

to reflect the revised National Senior Service Corps (NSSC) Grant

Application. The revised PPR will be used by NSSC grantees to report

progress toward accomplishing work plan goals and objectives, achieving

Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) goals, meeting challenges

encountered, describing significant activities, and requesting

technical assistance.

In January 1998, NSSC announced a 60-day review and comment period,

ending March 15, 1998, during which project sponsors and the public

were encouraged to submit comments on the revised draft PPR form.

Existing sponsors were provided copies of the draft concurrent with

Federal Register publication.

Approximately 15 written comments were received from over 1,245

existing Senior Corps projects and the public. As many of the comments

as feasible were incorporated into the revised PPR form. Key changes

include clarifying instructions.

Once approved by OMB, the revised PPR form will be completed by all

public and private, non-profit organizations receiving National Senior

Service Corps funds. The anticipated implementation schedule calls for

the revised PPR form to be used with grants having a start date of July

1, 1998 or thereafter. As the current PPR form expires in December

1998, all NSSC grantees will utilize the revised PPR by no later than

December 30, 1998. For further information please contact: Pat Kim

(202) 606-5000, extension 245.

Dated: May 27, 1998.

Kenneth L. Klothen,

General Counsel.

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