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The Corporation for National and Community Service, also known as AmeriCorps, has issued a final rule to update the civil monetary penalties in its regulations in line with inflation, following the guidelines set by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The penalties related to Restrictions on Lobbying have been adjusted from a range of $24,497 to $244,957 to a new range of $25,133 to $251,321. Similarly, the penalty under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act has been raised from a maximum of $13,946 to $14,308. These changes take effect immediately as of January 14, 2025, without prior public notice or comment due to the non-discretionary nature of the updates.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), operating as AmeriCorps, is seeking to renew its information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This renewal involves the AmeriCorps Enrollment and Exit Form, which collects data from current and potential AmeriCorps members. Public comments are invited to determine the necessity and utility of the information, making the process more efficient and less burdensome. Comments must be submitted by April 26, 2021, and can be submitted via mail, courier, or electronically through regulations.gov.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), known as AmeriCorps, revised its rules for the National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC), effective May 1, 2021. The new regulations aim to simplify and clarify the process and require grant recipients to conduct checks on individuals in specific positions. The rule does not mandate using CNCS-approved vendors, although it is recommended. Also, the revised rule includes waivers for individuals under 18 and new positions starting after November 1, 2021, ensuring checks are consistent and conducted before starting work or service.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, known as AmeriCorps, has submitted a request for the renewal of information collection regarding Childcare Benefit Forms. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, and comments are due by April 3, 2025. The forms are used by AmeriCorps members and their childcare providers to apply for and receive payment assistance for childcare services during their service time. Currently, eight different forms are part of this process, and the existing approval is set to expire on March 31, 2025. The agency is seeking public input on how to enhance and manage the collection process effectively.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, also known as AmeriCorps, is requesting public feedback on their proposed information collection titled AmeriCorps External Reviewer Survey. This survey is a new initiative aimed at individuals who have served as External Reviewers or External Panel Coordinators to help evaluate and improve AmeriCorps' grant application processes. The public is invited to submit their comments before February 11, 2021, via the provided online portal. The proposed survey plans to collect electronic responses from approximately 250 individuals, with an estimated total response time of 60 hours.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, also known as AmeriCorps, is seeking public comments on its plan to renew the information collection for childcare benefit forms. These forms are used by AmeriCorps members to request childcare assistance and by childcare providers to receive payments for caring for members' children during their service. Comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection are welcome until February 18, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or by mail. The current approval for this information collection will expire on March 31, 2025.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, known as AmeriCorps, has issued a final rule that changes how long AmeriCorps members can receive living allowances and benefits. The rule allows funding for these benefits for either the time it takes a member to earn two full-time education awards or for four terms, depending on which is longer. Public comments received on the proposed rule were addressed, with some supporting the increased flexibility it provides, while others had concerns about the limits set. The regulatory change is designed to provide more flexibility for members, grantees, and the communities they serve without changing the overall terms of service limits.