SUPPLEMENTARY 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 CNCS, 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;
• 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.

Comments

A 60-day Notice requesting public comment was published in the Federal Register on June 2, 2023 at 88 FR 36284. This comment period ended August 1, 2023. One public comment, from the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service, was received from this Notice. The comment was positive, mentioning the form is simple to use, and they were in favor of continuing the award option.

Title of Collection: President's Volunteer Service Award.

OMB Control Number: 3045-0086. Type of Review: Reinstatement.

Respondents/Affected Public: 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), parts A, B, C, D and E. AmeriCorps seeks to renew the current information collection with without revisions. The information collection will 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 was discontinued on July 31, 2023.

88 FR 54308