This information
collection request is approved as revised in 05/02/2002 memo to
OMB, consistent with the following terms of clearance: (1) CNCS
will use the results of this survey for program management/problem
identification rather than to make general statements about those
who do not use their educational awards, as it is not also
surveying those who have accessed them successfully (2) CNCS will
not include in any public reports comparisons of its educational
award programs with other such programs, such as the GI Bill (3)
CNCS will provide potential respondents with a small incentive up
front ($5) rather than providing the entire amount after completion
of the survey (4) CNCS will ensure that respondents are informed of
the OMB number, expiration date and PRA burden statement for this
collection via the advance letter sent to potential respondents (5)
CNCS will provide OMB with revised survey materials showing the OMB
number and PRA burden statement no later than 07/19/2002.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2003
03/31/2003
1,000
0
0
500
0
0
0
0
0
AmeriCorps will conduct an in-depth
study of its Education Award program to determine how effective
these awards have been in attracting volunteers to the program and
subsequently furthering their own education. The Corporation will
use this information to identify factors that explain current usage
patterns and practices that may increase access for those who have
not yet used their awards. The study will target a sample of 1000
former AmeriCorps members, engaging them in a one-time 30 minute
telephone interview.
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:
(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;
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.