In its next submission, the agency should remove the cost burdens because they are a monetization of the burden hours. The agency is reminded to avoid such double-counting of burden in the future.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2011
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2008
450
0
400
3,600
0
4,000
180,000,000
0
160,000,000
The Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) awards federal grants to states, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, Indian tribes and U.S. territories to operate national service programs. The Corporation is obligated by statute to make competitive grant awards. The information requested in this grant application will be used to determine which applicants will receive funding.
US Code:
42 USC 12501
Name of Law: NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT OF 1990
The hour burden per applicant has decreased based on a review of annual records for the time it takes an applicant to prepare and submit an application. Additionally, the number of applicants has increased based on the historical number of applications received. And the cost value for a volunteer hour has gone up, increasing the estimated cost per respondent.
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.