The Corporation is seeking approval to
verify that respondents to the Longitudinal Study of AmeriCorps
Members are locatable. The data collection updating will enable the
Corporation to continue to track study participants, over the
long-term, and reduce study attrition. Members contacted will be
assured that they are covered under the Privacy Act and the
appropriate Privacy Act statement will be posted upon
approval.
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.