[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 51 (Friday, March 15, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11719-11720]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-6237]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Proposed Collection, Comment Request, Learning Opportunities 
Grant Application Form

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, NFAH.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a 
preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and 
federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or 
continuing collectinos of information in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3508(2)(A)] This program helps 
to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, 
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, 
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of 
collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. 
Currently the Institute of Museum and Library Services is soliciting 
comments concerning the proposed study of the needs assessment of end-
users in library and museum digitization projects funded through the 
Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    A copy of the proposed inforamtion collection request can be 
obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the addressee 
section of this notice.

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DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
addressee section below on or before May 14, 2002.
    IMLS is particularly interested in comments that help the agency 
to:
     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 submissions of responses.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to Mary Estelle Kennelly, Director Office of 
Museum Programs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Room 610, Washington, DC 20506. Fax: 202-606-
0010 or by e-mail [email protected] Fax or e-mail preferred.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:   

I. Background

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent 
Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and Library 
Services Act, Pub. L. 104-208. The IMLS provides a variety of grant 
programs to assist the nation's museums and libraries in improving 
their operations and enhancing their services to the public. Museums 
and libraries of all sizes and types may receive support from IMLS 
programs. Learning Opportunities Grants will be a one year transitional 
program as IMLS refines and refocuses its current General Operating 
Support grant program to better meet the changing needs of the public.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Learning Opportunities Grant Application
    OMB Number: n/a.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: One time.
    Affected Public: Museums.
    Number of Respondents: 500.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 9 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 4500 hours.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total Annual costs: 0.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mamie Bittner, Director Office of 
Public and Legislative Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506. E-mail 
[email protected] fax (202) 606-8591. E-mail of fax preferred.

    Dated: March 12, 2002.
Mamie Bittner,
Director of Public and Legislative Affairs.
[FR Doc. 02-6237 Filed 3-14-02; 8:45 am]
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