[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7149-7150]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-3451]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: NARA is giving public notice that the agency proposes to 
request extension of three currently approved information collections. 
The first information collection is used for requesting permission to 
use privately owned equipment to microfilm archival holdings in the 
National Archives of the United States and Presidential libraries. The 
second information collection is used for requesting permission to 
film, photograph, or videotape at a NARA facility for news purposes. 
The third information collection is used for requesting permission to 
use NARA facilities for events. The public is invited to comment on the 
proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before April 14, 2003, 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to: Paperwork Reduction Act Comments 
(NHP), Room 4400, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 
Adelphi Rd, College Park, MD 20740-6001; or faxed to 301-837-3213; or 
electronically mailed to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the proposed information collections and supporting 
statements should be directed to Tamee Fechhelm at telephone number 
301-837-1694 or fax number 301-837-3213.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), NARA invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections. The 
comments and suggestions should address one or more of the following 
points: (a) Whether the proposed information collections are necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of NARA; (b) the accuracy 
of NARA's estimate of the burden of the proposed information 
collections; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on respondents, including the use of 
information technology. The comments that are submitted will be 
summarized and included in the NARA request for Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public 
record. In this notice, NARA is soliciting comments concerning the 
following information collections:
    1. Title: Request to Microfilm Records.
    OMB number: 3095-0017.
    Agency form number: None.
    Type of review: Regular.
    Affected public: Companies and organizations that wish to microfilm 
archival holdings in the National Archives of the United States or a 
Presidential library for micropublication.
    Estimated number of respondents: 5.
    Estimated time per response: 10 hours.
    Frequency of response: On occasion (when respondent wishes to 
request permission to microfilm records).
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 50.
    Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 
1254.92. The collection is prepared by companies and organizations that 
wish to microfilm archival holdings with privately-owned equipment. 
NARA uses the information to determine whether the request meets the 
criteria in 36 CFR 1254.94, to evaluate the records for filming, and to 
schedule use of the limited space available for filming.

    2. Title: Request to film, photograph, or videotape at a NARA 
facility for news purposes.
    OMB number: 3095-0040.
    Agency form number: None.
    Type of review: Regular.
    Affected public: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Estimated number of respondents: 660.
    Estimated time per response: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 110.
    Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 
1280.48. The collection is prepared by organizations that wish to film, 
photograph, or videotape on NARA property for news purposes. NARA needs 
the information to determine if the request complies with NARA's 
regulation, to ensure protections of archival holdings, and to schedule 
the filming appointment.

    3. Title: Request to use NARA facilities for events.
    OMB number: 3095-0043.
    Agency form number: NA 16008.
    Type of review: Regular.
    Affected public: Not-for-profit institutions, individuals or 
households, business or other for-profit, Federal government.
    Estimated number of respondents: 52.
    Estimated time per response: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 26.
    Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 
1280.74. The collection is prepared by organizations that wish to use 
NARA public areas for an event. NARA uses the information to determine 
whether or not we can accommodate the request and to ensure that the 
proposed event complies with NARA regulations.


[[Page 7150]]


    Dated: February 6, 2003.
L. Reynolds Cahoon,
Assistant Archivist for Human Resources and Information Services.
[FR Doc. 03-3451 Filed 2-11-03; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7515-01-P