[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]


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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.

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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

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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]
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