Notice2026-19640
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; President's Volunteer Service Award
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Published
September 25, 2026
Issuing agencies
Corporation for National and Community Service
Abstract
The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating as AmeriCorps, has submitted a request to renew the President's Volunteer Service Award information collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 185 (Friday, September 25, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60942-60943]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19640]
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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; President's Volunteer Service Award
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 request to renew the President's
Volunteer Service Award information collection.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office
listed in the ADDRESSES section by October 26, 2026.
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: Emily Stock, Project Manager for
Volunteer Initiatives, 202-606-3836, or by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#680d1b1c070b032809050d1a010b071a181b460f071e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1c796f68737f775c7d71796e757f736e6c6f327b736a">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in
comments which:
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<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of AmeriCorps,
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 on this information
collection was published in the Federal Register on July 20, 2026, at
91 FR 45267. The comment period ended September 18, 2026. Three
comments were received in response to that notice. All three expressed
support of PVSA generally and two expressly stated their strong support
of the proposal to renew the information collection. One stated that
the 20-minute requirement represents the minimum administrative input
necessary to collect verifiable volunteer hours and represents an
efficient and well-calibrated requirement to give certifying entities
sufficient structure to log and confirm service hours. Another stated
their support for renewing the current information collection without
creating additional administrative burdens and while continuing to
modernize the program through online tools to improve the experience
for participating organizations. In response, AmeriCorps is continuing
to review how online tools could be employed. The third commenter
encouraged the Agency to consider several renovations to the PVSA
program overall, which the Agency will consider and will account for
any implications on the information collection that may result.
Title of Collection: President's Volunteer Service Award.
OMB Control Number: 3045-0086.
Type of Review: Renewal.
Respondents/Affected Public: Businesses and organizations, and
State, local, or Tribal governments, Individuals.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 200,000.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 66,666.
Abstract: AmeriCorps is soliciting comments concerning its proposed
renewal of the President's Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA) application,
parts A, B, C, D and E. The application form is used by organizations
to review information on individuals' service contributions to
determine eligibility and qualification for the President's Volunteer
Service Award. AmeriCorps seeks to renew the current information
collection without revisions. The information collection will be used
in the same manner as the existing application. The currently approved
information collection is due to expire on September 30, 2026.
John Leverston,
Acting Director, AmeriCorps Seniors.
[FR Doc. 2026-19640 Filed 9-24-26; 8:45 am]
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