[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 233 (Tuesday, December 4, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63073-63074]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-29933]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Agency Information Collections Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review, Comment Request; User Need Assessment in Digitization

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, NFAH.

ACTION:  Notice of requests for new information collection approval.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the 
following information collection has

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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). Currently, the Institute of Museum 
and Library Services is soliciting comment concerning extending 
collection entitled, Technology Survey for Libraries and Museums. A 
copy of this proposed form, with applicable supporting documentation, 
may be obtained by calling the Institute of Museum and Library 
Services, Director of Public and Legislative Affairs, Mamie Bittner at 
(202) 606-8339. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the 
deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 606-8636.

DATES: Comments must be received by January 3, 2002. 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: Send comments to: Mamie Bittner, Director of Legislative and 
Public Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 510, Washington, DC 20506.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    P.L. 104-208 enacted on September 30, 1996 contains the former 
Museum Services Act and the Library Services and Technology Act, a 
reauthorization P.L. 104-208 authorizes the Director of the Institute 
of Museum and Library Services to make grants to improve museum and 
library service throughout the United States.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Technology Survey for Libraries and Museums.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: One-time.
    Affected Public: IMLS Grantees.
    Number of Respondents: 342.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: Varies.
    Total Burden Hours: 116.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs: $53,545.
    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.

Mamie Bittner,
Director Public and Legislative Affairs.
[FR Doc. 01-29933 Filed 12-3-01; 8:45 am]
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