AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application and Instructions

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1 AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application and Instructions Form and Instruction	Modified
Supporting Statement for Paperwork Reduction Act_VISTA Application.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-02-08
VISTA Description of Change and Justification.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2007-04-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
179426	AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application and Instructions Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3045-0038	ICR Reference No: 200712-3045-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200704-3045-001
Agency/Subagency: CNCS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application and 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: 05/30/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/08/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2008
Responses	3,200	0	3,200
Time Burden (Hours)	12,800	0	16,050
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The AmeriCorps*VISTA Concept Paper and Project Application and Instructions are used by the Corporation for National and Community Service in the selection of VISTA sponsors and in the approval of both new and renewing VISTA projects. The information collection consists of a brief Concept Paper, and, if the Concept Paper is approved by the Corporation, a full application including project budget. The Corporation seeks to revise the previously used Project Application to: (a) better align the information requested on the Concept Paper and the Application; and (b) simplify the project plan while continuing to provide a robust tool for evaluating project performance.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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
   US Code: 42 USC 12615 Name of Law: National and Community Service Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 57311	10/09/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 73336	12/27/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Application and Instructions	1, 1	VISTA Application ,   VISTA Concept Paper

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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	3,200	3,200	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	12,800	16,050	0	-3,250	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The overall time burden has decreased, although the number of expected applicants remains the same. These estimated burden hours were calculated based on project input from experience in using the form and collecting the necessary performance data over several years, the web-based grants management, and historical information and feedback regarding the actual length for sponsor organizations to prepare and submit previous submissions. The increased use of the eGrants electronic system also allows for more efficiencies in completing and submitting applications.

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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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 02/08/2008

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