[Federal Register: April 18, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 74)]
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Museum Grants for African History and Culture program guidelines,
Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request
AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
ACTION: Submission to OMB for Review, Comment Request.
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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 for review and approval in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
A copy of this proposed form, with applicable supporting documentation,
may be obtained by calling the Institute of Museum and Library
Services. Director of Research and Technology, Rebecca Danvers at (202)
652-4680. IMLS seek OMB clearance for program guidelines for
applications to the Museum Grants for African American History and
Culture.
DATES: Comments must be received by May 18, 2006. The OMB is
particularly interested in comments which:
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 collection 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 submission of responses.
ADDRESSES: For a copy of the form contact: Rebecca Danvers, Director of
Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800
M St., NW, 9th floor, Washington, DC 20036, telephone 202-653-4680, fax
202-653-4625, e-mail rdanvers@imls.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent
Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and Library
Services Act, Public Law 104-208, as amended. The IMLS provides a
variety of grant programs to assist the nation's museums and libraries
in improving their operations and enhancing their services to the
public. Museums and libraries of all sizes and types may receive
support from IMLS programs.
The Museum and Library Services Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 9101, et
seq. authorizes the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library
Services to make grants to museums and other entities as the Director
considers appropriate. In addition, the National Museum of African
American History and Culture Act (the ``Act'') authorizes the Director
of the Institute of Museum and Library Services to establish grant and
scholarship programs to improve operations, care of collections, and
development of professional management of African American museums
throughout the country, and to establish grant programs with the
purpose of providing internship and fellowship opportunities at African
American Museums. See, generally, 20 U.S.C. Section 80r-5(b). The
Institute's new Program is developed pursuant to the provisions of this
Act.
I. The National Museum of African American History and Culture Act
Authorizes the Institute To Develop, Among Other Things, the Following
(A) A grant program with the purpose of improving operations, care
of collections, and development of professional management at African
American museums;
(B) A grant program with the purpose of providing internship and
fellowship opportunities at African American museums. 20 U.S.C. 80r-
5(b). Pursuant to this authority, IMLS proposes the program of grants
to support and enhance African American museums throughout the country.
IMLS received comments that the program guidelines support the
current needs of the African American museum community and also reflect
the needs of museums generally. IMLS was urged to monitor the program's
implementation to measure systematic change and to consider the program
as a test bed to develop approaches appropriate to improving operations
within other museum communities. IMLS agrees that the program has the
potential to effect systematic change and will plan effective
monitoring and evaluation strategies.
IMLS received questions about the eligibility criteria. IMLS has
revised the criteria to clarify eligibility status.
The need for technical assistance, particularly for the smaller
museums, was noted. IMLS agrees and will extend to this program the
types of technical assistance provided to potential applicants in other
IMLS programs.
II. Current Actions
To administer this program of grants, IMLS must develop application
guidelines.
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Title: Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
Program Guidelines.
OMB Number: None.
Agency Number: 3137.
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: Museums.
Number of Respondents: 50.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 35 hours.
Total Burden Hours: 750.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
Total Annual Costs: $32,900.
Contact: Comments should be sent to 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 12, 2006.
Rebecca Danvers,
Director Research and Technology.
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