Notice2021-18200
Proposed Information Collection; Emergency Comment Request
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Published
August 24, 2021
Issuing agencies
Corporation for National and Community Service
Abstract
The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating as AmeriCorps, has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled AmeriCorps Diversity Questionnaire for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 24, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47301-47302]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18200]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Proposed Information Collection; Emergency Comment Request
AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.
ACTION: Notice of information collection.
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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating
as AmeriCorps, has submitted a public information collection request
(ICR) entitled AmeriCorps Diversity Questionnaire for review and
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office
listed in the ADDRESSES section by September 23, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of this ICR, with applicable
supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling AmeriCorps, Amy
Borgstrom, at 202-606-6930 or by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c8a9aaa7baafbbbcbaa7a588aba6bbe6afa7be"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ddbcbfb2afbaaea9afb2b09dbeb3aef3bab2ab">[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;
<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
Because this is an emergency request for comments, no 60-day notice
requesting public comment has been published in the Federal Register.
Title of Collection: AmeriCorps Diversity Questionnaire.
OMB Control Number: 3045-0035 Type of Review: New Information
Collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Eligible organizations that are
applying for AmeriCorps grants.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 750.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 375 hours.
Abstract: The information provided by the survey will enable
AmeriCorps to better understand the demographic characteristics of
current grantees and potential grantees to further AmeriCorps' efforts
to take into account the diversity of communities and participants in
its grantmaking. This is a requirement per the American Rescue Plan
Act. Additionally, it will enable AmeriCorps to better target training,
technical assistance, and outreach to potential grantees with the goal
of creating programs that represent and serve the full diversity of our
nation's communities.
AmeriCorps is proposing embedding this questionnaire into the
existing grant application via the online system, eGrants, as a way to
minimize the burden of the collection of the information. The
questionnaire will be submitted annually per applicant for funding and
estimated time for
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completion is less than 30 minutes, based on staff testing of the
survey. The questionnaire will be submitted electronically as part of
the existing AmeriCorps grant application and questions have been
crafted for ease of reporting and efficient collection. The
questionnaire will be complemented with an in-depth set of grant
application instructions. Staff will also be available to provide
individualized assistance, if needed.
Dated: August 16, 2021.
Sonali Nijhawan,
Director, AmeriCorps State and National.
[FR Doc. 2021-18200 Filed 8-23-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6050-28-P
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