[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 207 (Tuesday, October 27, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 57319-57320] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-28656] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Institute of Museum and Library Services, Office of Library Services: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; State Grants Annual Report AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, NFAH. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum Services has submitted the following public information request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) Currently, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is soliciting comment concerning a new collection entitled, State Grants Annual Report. A copy of this proposed form, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Director of State Program, Director, Jane Heiser (202) 606-5395. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 606-8636. 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), by March 27, 1998. 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. Background: Public Law 104-208 enacted on September 30, 1996 contains the Library Services and Technology Act, a reauthorization and refocusing of federal library programs. This legislation provides that [The State plan shall] provide assurances satisfactory to the Director that such agency will make such reports, in such form and containing such information, as the Director may reasonably require to carry out this subchapter and to determine the extent to which fund provided under this subchapter have been effective in carrying out the purposes of this subchapter. The Act describes the following purposes. establish or enhance electronic linkages among or between libraries electronically link libraries with educational, social or information services; assist libraries in accessing information through electronic networks; encourage libraries in different areas, and encourage different types of libraries, to establish consortia and share resources; or pay costs for libraries to acquire or share computer systems and telecommunications technologies; and target library and information services to persons having difficulty using a library and to underserved urban and rural communities, including children (from birth through age 17) from families and incomes below the poverty line (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget and revised annually in accordance with section [[Page 57320]] 673(2) applicable to family size involved. Type of Review: New collection. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: State Grant Annual Report. OMB Number: N/A Affected Publics: States and entities. Total Respondents: 59. Frequency: annually. Total Responses: 59. Average Time per Response: 2 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 118. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mamie Bittner, Director Public and Legislative Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20506. Dated: October 21, 1998. Mamie Bittner, Director Public and Legislative Affairs. [FR Doc. 98-28656 Filed 10-26-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036-01-M