[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 216 (Tuesday, November 9, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64980-64981]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-24894]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Proposed Collection, Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

ACTION: Notice of requests for information collection.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the 
following information collection has 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). 
A copy of this proposed information collection request, with applicable 
supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Institute of 
Museum and Library Services, Director of Research and Technology, 
Rebecca Danvers at (202) 606-2478. Individual who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 606-
8636. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is seeking clearance 
for a collection of application information for two grant programs: 
21st Century Museum Professionals and Native American/Native Hawaiian 
Museum Services.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
addressee section below on or before December 9, 2004.
    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: Rebecca Danvers, Director of Research and 
Technology, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania 
Ave., NW., Room 223, Washington, DC 20506. Dr. Danvers can be reached 
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telephone: 202-606-2478 fax: 202-606-0395 or by e-mail at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an 
independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and 
Library Services Act, 20 U.S.C. 9101, et seq. 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. The Museum and Library Services Act, 20 
U.S.C. 9101, et seq. authorizes the Director of the Institute of Museum 
and Library Services to make grants to museums and other entities as 
the Director considers appropriate, and to Indian tribes and to 
organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians.
    I. The Institute of Museum and Library Services published an 
initial Notice for Requests for Information Collection in the 68 FR 
42782, July 16, 2004. In response to this initial 60-day comment 
period, the agency received a few questions and takes this opportunity 
to clarify the eligibility requirements for the Native American/Native 
Hawaiian Museum Services grant program. IMLS's authorizing legislation 
requires the Director of the agency to award financial assistance under 
this program to eligible Native American tribes that are ``recognized 
by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for special programs and 
services provided by the United States to Indians because of their 
status as Indians,'' as well as organizations that primarily serve and 
represent Native Hawaiians. See 20 U.S.C. 9101(4) and 9173(d). Museums 
with 501(c)3 status under the Internal Revenue Code, that are located 
within tribes or within the U.S., U.S. territories, or Freely-
Associated States, are not eligible to apply directly to this program, 
but may partner with an eligible tribe or organization. In addition, 
museums are eligible for other IMLS grant programs, as described in the 
agency's program guide located at http://www.imls.gov.
    The Institute of Museum and Library Services also received a small 
number of comments regarding the agency's guidelines for the 21st 
Century Museum Professionals grant program. Most responses related to 
the scope of professional development activities contemplated by the 
program. Responders suggested specific areas that could be funded 
through the program (e.g., financial management and scholarly research 
on collections). IMLS has clarified sections of the guidelines that 
seem to have caused confusion and misunderstanding as to the scope of 
the program.

II. Current Actions

    To administer these programs of grants, cooperative agreements and 
contracts, IMLS must develop application guidelines, reports and 
customer service surveys.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Application Guidelines.
    OMB Number: n/a.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Museums, museum organizations, Indian tribes and 
to organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians.
    Number of Respondents: 150.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 10-35 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 2750.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs: 0.

Contact: Rebecca Danvers, Director of the Office of Research and 
Technology, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, telephone (202) 606-2478.

    Dated: November 3, 2004.
Rebecca Danvers,
Director, Office of Research and Technology.
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