[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 174 (Monday, September 9, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 57248]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-22766]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Proposed Collection, Comment Request, Study of the Results of 
Outcomes-Based Evaluation Training for National Leadership Grants and 
State Program Grants

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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 burdens, conducts 
a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and 
federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or 
continuing collections 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 status of outcomes-
measurement by IMLS National Leadership and State Program grantees and 
factors that influence the implementation and usefulness of outcomes-
measured in grantee organizations.
    A copy of the proposed information collection request can be 
obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES 
section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
ADDRESSES section below on or November 8, 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 collocation 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: Karen Motylewski, Institute of Museum and 
Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Room 802, Washington, DC 
20506. Ms. Motylewski can be reached on Telephone: 202-606-5551, Fax: 
202-606-1077 or by e-mail at [email protected].

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, Public Law 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.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Study of the Results of Outcomes Based Evaluation Training.
    OMB Number: n/a.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: Every three years.
    Affected Public: Staff of IMLS grantee museums and libraries.
    Number of Respondents: 325.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 25 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 135 hours.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: Zero.
    Total Annual costs: 0.
    Contact: Mamie Bittner, Director Office of Public and Legislative 
Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, telephone (202) 606-4648.

    Dated: September 3, 2002.
Mamie Bittner,
Director of Public and Legislative Affairs.
[FR Doc. 02-22766 Filed 9-6-02; 8:45 am]
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