Notice2021-20387
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Application Package for AmeriCorps Seniors Applications Instructions, Progress Reporting, Independent Living and Respite Surveys; Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request
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September 21, 2021
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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 Application Package for AmeriCorps Seniors Applications Instructions, Progress Reporting, Independent Living and Respite Surveys for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 180 (Tuesday, September 21, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 52448]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-20387]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Application Package for AmeriCorps Seniors Applications
Instructions, Progress Reporting, Independent Living and Respite
Surveys; Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating
as AmeriCorps, has submitted a public information collection request
(ICR) entitled Application Package for AmeriCorps Seniors Applications
Instructions, Progress Reporting, Independent Living and Respite
Surveys for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act.
DATES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the
information collection activity, by October 21, 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, Robin
Corindo, Deputy Director, AmeriCorps Seniors, at (202) 489-5578 or by
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3f6d7c504d56515b507f5c514c11585049"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2476674b564d4a404b64474a570a434b52">[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
A 60-day Notice requesting public comment was published in the
Federal Register on June 17, 2021 at Vol. 86, 32249. This comment
period ended August 17, 2021. A total of thirty-three comments were
received. All comments were reviewed and considered. We are especially
sensitive to comments regarding the consequences caused due to the
Covid-19 pandemic. We will continue to provide clarity on the use of
the Independent Living Survey and how it can be best used as a resource
to demonstrate grant outcomes.
Title of Collection: Application Package for AmeriCorps Seniors
Applications Instructions, Progress Reporting, Independent Living and
Respite Surveys.
OMB Control Number: 3045-0035. Type of Review: Renewal.
Respondents/Affected Public: Businesses and Organizations OR State,
Local or Tribal Governments.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 1,250.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 17,820.
Abstract: The AmeriCorps Seniors Grant Application is for use by
prospective and existing sponsors of AmeriCorps Senior projects under
the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP (RSVP), AmeriCorps Seniors FGP (FGP),
AmeriCorps Seniors (SCP), and AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Demonstration
Program (SDP). The Project Progress Report, Project Progress Report
Lite and Project Report Supplement will be used to report progress
toward accomplishing work plan goals and objectives, reporting
volunteer and service outputs, reporting actual outcomes related to
self-nominated performance measures, meeting challenges encountered,
describing significant activities, and requesting technical assistance.
The Application Instructions and PPR, PPR-Lite, and PRS forms in this
package conform to AmeriCorps' web-based electronic grants management
system, eGrants. The SCP Independent Living Survey and SCP Respite
Survey are instruments that collect information from a sample of Senior
Companion clients and caregivers. The purpose of the surveys is to
assess the feasibility of conducting a longitudinal, quasi-experimental
evaluation of the impact of independent living and respite services on
clients' social ties and perceived social support. The results of the
surveys may also be used to inform the feasibility of using a similar
instrument to measure client and caregiver outcomes for an evaluation
of RSVP. AmeriCorps seeks to renew the current information collection.
The revisions are intended to (1) provide additional clarity on
existing guidance (Grant Application Instructions, Program Progress
Report, and Respite and Independent Living survey) and seek additional
information on populations served by AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers
(Progress Report Supplement). The information collection will otherwise
be used in the same manner as the existing application. AmeriCorps also
seeks to continue using the current application until the revised
application is approved by OMB. The current application is due to
expire on 12/31/2021.
Dated: September 10, 2021.
Robin Corindo,
Deputy Director, AmeriCorps Seniors.
[FR Doc. 2021-20387 Filed 9-20-21; 8:45 am]
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