[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 188 (Thursday, September 27, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 49424]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-24228]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

AGENCY: National Endowment for the Humanities.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has submitted 
the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval as required by 
the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-
13,44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable 
supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling Susan G. Daisey, 
Acting Director, Office of Grant Management, the National Endowment for 
the Humanities (202-606-8494) or may be requested by email to 
[email protected]. Comments should be sent to the Office of Information 
and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the National 
Endowment for the Humanities, Office of Management and Budget, Room 
10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202-395-7316), within 30 days from the 
date of this publication in the Federal Register.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is 
particularly interested in comments which: (1) 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; (2) 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; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and (4) 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.
    Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities.
    Title of Proposal: Generic Clearance Authority to Develop 
Evaluation Instruments for the National Endowment for the Humanities.
    OMB Number: N/A.
    Affected Public: NEH grantees.
    Total Respondents: 1,224 per year.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 612 hours per year.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The NEH is seeking a general clearance authority to 
develop evaluation instruments for its grant programs. These evaluation 
instruments will be used to collect information from NEH grantees from 
one to three years after the grantee has submitted the final 
performance report.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan G. Daisey, Acting Director, 
Office of Grant Management, National Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 311, Washington, DC 20506, or by email 
to: [email protected]. Telephone: 202-606-8494.

John W. Roberts,
Deputy Chairman.
[FR Doc. 01-24228 Filed 9-26-01; 8:45 am]
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