[Federal Register: April 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 79)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Proposed Collection, Submission for OMB Review; General Clearance
for Grant Application and Report Forms
AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the
following information collection has been submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter
35). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided
in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources)
is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the
impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly
assessed.
A copy of the proposed information collection request can be
obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES
section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
contact section below on or before May 25, 2007.
OMB is particularly interested in comments that help the agency to:
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collocation of information including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submissions of responses.
ADDRESSES: Barbara G. Smith, E-Projects Officer, Institute of Museum
and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC.
Ms. Smith can be reached by telephone: 202-653-4688; fax: 202-653-8625;
or e-mail: bsmith@imls.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is
an independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and
Library Services Act, Pub. L. 104-208. The Institute of Museum and
Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the
nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission
is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to
information and ideas. The
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Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state
and local institutions and organizations to sustain heritage, culture,
and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support
professional development. To carry out its statutory mission the
Institute administers a number of discretionary and formula grant
programs to strengthen museum and library service in the United States.
The Institute provides funding opportunities to the full range of
museums, including art, history, science and technology, children's,
natural history, historic houses, nature centers, botanical gardens and
zoos; and all type of libraries including public, school, academic,
research and archives. The Institute provides funding and encouragement
to spur research, evaluation, policy analysis and partnerships making
it possible for museums and libraries to be leaders in their
communities.
The information collected in the Institute's grant application and
reporting forms is needed so that the Institute can to support the most
effective library and museum practices and disseminate project results
that can raise standards throughout the nation.
Current Actions: This notice proposes general clearance of the
agency's guideline application and report forms. The 60-day Notice for
the ``General Clearance for Guidelines, Applications, and Reporting
Forms'' was published in the Federal Register on November 3, 2006 (FR
vol. 71, No. 213, pgs. 64746-64747.) No comments were received.
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Title: IMLS Guidelines, Applications and Reporting Forms.
OMB Number: 3137-0029, 3137-0049, 3137-0056, 3137-0057; 3137-0060;
3137-0065.
Agency Number: 3137.
Frequency: Annually, Semi-annually.
Affected Public: State Library Administrative Agencies, museums,
libraries, institutions of higher education, library and museum
professional associations, museum and library professionals, and Native
American tribes.
Number of Respondents: 1,700.
Estimated Time per Respondent: .25-60 hours.
Total Burden Hours: 65,735.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
Total Annual Costs: $1,553,975.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments should be sent to the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for
Education, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC
20503 (202) 395-7316.
Dated: April 19, 2007.
Barbara G. Smith,
E-Projects Officer, Office of Information Resources Management.
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