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OMB Control No:
3045-0038
ICR Reference No:
201105-3045-004
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201010-3045-002
Agency/Subagency:
CNCS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Concept Paper, Application Instructions, and Reporting Instructions
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
07/11/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/31/2011
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2011
Responses
9,700
0
3,200
Time Burden (Hours)
62,100
0
12,800
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The AmeriCorps VISTA Concept Paper and application are used by CNCS to determine the suitability of applicants to receive VISTA resources, and to make approval decisions based on the information presented. The AmeriCorps VISTA Project Progress Report (project-specific performance measurement) and the VISTA Progress Report Supplement (national performance metrics) are used by CNCS to monitor ongoing performance of sponsoring organizations and to collect key national performance data.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 12615
Name of Law: National and Community Service Act
US Code:
42 USC 4953
Name of Law: Domestic Service Volunteer Act of 1973
US Code:
42 USC 12592
Name of Law: National and Community Service Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 9559
02/18/2011
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 30925
05/27/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application and Instructions
2, 1, 1
VISTA Application
,
VISTA Concept Paper
,
VISTA Concept Paper with Focus Areas
VISTA Application and Budget Instructions
2, 3, 5, 4
VISTA Application
,
VISTA Program Budget Instructions
,
VISTA Standard Budget Instructions
,
VISTA Support Budget Instructions
VISTA Concept Paper
1
VISTA Concept Paper
VISTA Progress Report
6
VISTA Progress Report
VISTA Progress Report Supplement
4
VISTA Progress Report Supplement
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
9,700
3,200
0
6,500
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
62,100
12,800
0
49,300
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The change in burden has occurred because this ICR now includes former ICRs 3045-0038 and 3045-0043.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Amy Borgstrom 2026066930 aborgstrom@cns.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
05/31/2011
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