Federal Register: NOTICES : Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Corporation for National and Community Service

NOTICE: NOTICES

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request

DOCUMENT SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ``Corporation''), has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled the Volunteering in America Focus Groups to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413, (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. Carla Manuel (202) 6066720. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTYTDD) may call (202) 5652799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday.

SUMMARY: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

SUPPLEMENTAL 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 60day public comment Notice was published in the Federal Register on October 17, 2007. This comment period ended December 17, 2007. No public comments were received from this notice.

Description: The Corporation is seeking approval of its Volunteering in America Focus Groups study to provide insight into the perceptions of volunteering, the motivations that prompt individuals to volunteer, and the obstacles to impact an individual's ability to serve.

Type of Review: New.

Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.

Title: Volunteering in America Focus Groups.

OMB Number: New.

Agency Number: None.

Affected Public: Individuals.

Total Respondents: 200.

Frequency: Onetime.

Average Time per Response: 1 hour.

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 200 hours.

Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.

Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

Dated: January 14, 2008.
Robert Grimm,
Director, CNCS Office of Research and Policy Development.