[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 187 (Monday, September 28, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51533-51534]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-25765]


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NATIONAL COMMISSION ON LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

45 CFR Part 1700


Organization and Functions

AGENCY: National Commission on Libraries and Information Science 
(NCLIS).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This is a final rule, making technical revisions and reissuing 
regulations describing the organization and functions of the National 
Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS). The revision 
incorporates changes in the statute governing the Commission and other 
editorial changes to make the regulations more accurately reflect the 
current organization and functions of the Commission. These regulations 
affect NCLIS Commissioners and staff.

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 28, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith C. Russell, NCLIS Deputy 
Director, 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 820, Washington, DC 20005, 
(202) 606-9200 or [email protected]. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at (800) 877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Commission on Libraries and 
Information Science (NCLIS) was created on July 20, 1970, by the 
National Commission on Libraries and Information Science Act (20 U.S.C. 
1501 et seq.) as an independent agency within the Executive branch. 
This rule describes the organization and functions of the Commission.
    The regulations governing the Commission currently published at 45 
CFR part 1700 have not been updated for many years. The regulations are 
revised and reissued to incorporate changes in the statute governing 
the Commission as well as other editorial changes to make the 
regulations more accurately reflect the current organization and 
functions of the Commission.
    NCLIS considers this rule to be a procedural rule that is exempt 
from notice and comment under 5 U.S.C. 533(b)(3)(A). This rule is not a 
significant rule for purposes of Executive Order 12866 and has not been 
reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This final rule 
does not impose any reporting requirements or recordkeeping 
requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act.

List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 1700

    Authority delegations (Government agencies), Organization and 
functions (Government agencies).
    Accordingly, 45 CFR part 1700 is revised to read as follows:

PART 1700--ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS

Sec.

1700.1  Purpose.
1700.2  Functions.
1700.3  Membership.
1700.4  Chairperson.
1700.5  Executive Director.

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 20 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.


Sec. 1700.1  Purpose.

    The National Commission on Libraries and Information Science 
(NCLIS):
    (a) Advises the President and the Congress on library and 
information services adequate to meet the needs of the people of the 
United States;
    (b) Advises Federal, State, and local governments, and other public 
and private organizations regarding library services and information 
science, including consultations on relevant treaties, international 
agreements, and implementing legislation; and
    (c) Promotes research and development activities to extend and 
improve the nation's library and information handling capabilities as 
essential links in national and international networks.


Sec. 1700.2  Functions.

    The Commission's functions include the following:
    (a) Developing and recommending overall plans for library and 
information services adequate to meet the needs of the people of the 
United States;
    (b) Coordinating, at the Federal, State and local levels, 
implementation of the plans referred to in paragraph (a) of this 
section and related activities;
    (c) Conducting studies, surveys and analyses of, and hearings on, 
the library and informational needs of the Nation, including the 
special needs of rural areas, economically, socially or culturally 
deprived persons and the elderly;
    (d) Evaluating the means by which the needs referred to in 
paragraph (c) of this section may be met through the establishment or 
improvement of information centers and libraries;
    (e) Appraising the adequacies and deficiencies of current library 
and information resources and services; and
    (f) Evaluating current library and information science programs.


Sec. 1700.3  Membership.

    (a) The Commission is composed of the Librarian of Congress, the 
Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (who serves as 
an ex officio, nonvoting member), and 14 members appointed by the 
President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
    (b) The President designates one of the members of the Commission 
as the Chairperson.


Sec. 1700.4  Chairperson.

    (a) To facilitate its work, the Commission from time to time 
delegates to the Chairperson various duties and responsibilities.
    (b) The Commission records formal delegation of the duties and

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responsibilities referred to in paragraph (a) of this section in 
resolutions and in the minutes of its meetings.
    (c) The Chairperson may delegate the duties and responsibilities 
referred to in paragraph (a) of this section, as necessary, to other 
Commissioners or the Executive Director of the Commission.


Sec. 1700.5  Executive Director.

    (a) The Executive Director serves as the administrative and 
technical head of the Commission staff, directly responsible for 
managing its day-to-day operations and assuring that Commission 
operations conform to all applicable Federal laws.
    (b) The Executive Director is directly responsible to the 
Commission, works under the general direction of the Chairperson, and 
assists the Chairperson in carrying out the Commission's organizational 
and administrative responsibilities.
    (c) The Executive Director acts as the principal staff advisor to 
the Chairperson and Commissioners, participating with the Commissioners 
in the development, recommendation and implementation of overall plans 
and policies to achieve the Commission's goals.
    (d) To facilitate its work, the Commission from time to time 
delegates to the Executive Director various duties and 
responsibilities.
    (e) The Commission records formal delegation of the duties and 
responsibilities referred to in paragraph (d) of this section in 
resolutions and in the minutes of its meetings.
    (f) The Executive Director may delegate the duties and 
responsibilities referred to in paragraph (d) of this section, as 
necessary, to other members of the Commission staff.

    Dated: September 22, 1998.
Robert S. Willard,
Executive Director.
[FR Doc. 98-25765 Filed 9-25-98; 8:45 am]
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