[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 213 (Friday, November 3, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64746-64747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-18551]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


General Clearance for Guidelines, Applications, and Reporting 
Forms

AGENCIES: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation 
for the Arts and Humanities.

ACTION: Notice of requests for information collection, comment request.

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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 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. The 
Institute of Museum and Library Services is currently soliciting 
comments on IMLS program guidelines and reporting requirements.

DATES: Comments must be received by January 2, 2007. The IMLS 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: For a copy of the documents contact: Barbara Smith, E-
Projects Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M 
Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC. Ms. Smith can be reached by 
telephone: 202-653-4688; fax: 202-653-8625; or e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is an 
independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and 
Library Services Act, Pub. L. 104-208. IMLS is charged with promoting 
the improvement of library and museum services for the benefit of the 
public. Through grant-making and library and museum services, IMLS 
seeks to assure that libraries and museums are able to play an active 
role in cultivating an educated and engaged citizenry. IMLS builds the 
capacities of libraries and museums by encouraging the highest 
standards in management, pubic service, and education; leadership in 
the use of technology; strategic planning for results, and partnerships 
to create new networks that support lifelong learning and the effective 
management of assets. According to its strategic plan, IMLS is 
dedicated to creating and sustaining a nation of learners by helping 
libraries and museums serve their communities. IMLS believes that 
libraries and museums are key resources for education in the United 
States and

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promote the vision of a learning society in which learning is seen as a 
community-wide responsibility supported by both formal and informal 
educational entities.
    Pub. L. 104-208 enacted on September 30, 1996 contains the Library 
Services and Technology Act and the Museum Services Act. These Acts 
authorize the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services 
to make grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements for activities 
that support museum and library services to the public.

II. Current Actions

    To administer these programs of grants, cooperative agreements and 
contracts, IMLS must develop application guidelines, applications and 
reporting forms.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: IMLS Guidelines, Applications and Reporting Forms
    OMB Number: 3137-0029, 3137-0049, 3137-0056, 3137-0057; 3137-0060; 
3137-0065.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: Annually, Semi-annually.
    Affected Public: State Library Administrative Agencies, museums, 
libraries, institutions of higher education, library and museum 
professional associations, and museum and library professionals, Native 
tribes.
    Number of Respondents: 4700.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: .25-120 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 69,019.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs: $1,380,000.
    Contact: For a copy of the documents contact: Barbara Smith, E-
Projects Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M 
Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC. Ms. Smith can be reached by 
telephone: 202-653-4688; fax: 202-653-8625; or e-mail: [email protected].

     Dated: October 30, 2006.
Rebecca Danvers,
Director of Research and Technology.
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