[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 79 (Wednesday, April 25, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20566-20567]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-7818]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Proposed Collection, Submission for OMB Review; General Clearance 
for Grant Application and Report Forms

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 
35). 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.
    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 
contact section below on or before May 25, 2007.
    OMB 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: Barbara G. 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: 
    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. The Institute of Museum and 
Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the 
nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission 
is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to 
information and ideas. The

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Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state 
and local institutions and organizations to sustain heritage, culture, 
and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support 
professional development. To carry out its statutory mission the 
Institute administers a number of discretionary and formula grant 
programs to strengthen museum and library service in the United States.
    The Institute provides funding opportunities to the full range of 
museums, including art, history, science and technology, children's, 
natural history, historic houses, nature centers, botanical gardens and 
zoos; and all type of libraries including public, school, academic, 
research and archives. The Institute provides funding and encouragement 
to spur research, evaluation, policy analysis and partnerships making 
it possible for museums and libraries to be leaders in their 
communities.
    The information collected in the Institute's grant application and 
reporting forms is needed so that the Institute can to support the most 
effective library and museum practices and disseminate project results 
that can raise standards throughout the nation.
    Current Actions: This notice proposes general clearance of the 
agency's guideline application and report forms. The 60-day Notice for 
the ``General Clearance for Guidelines, Applications, and Reporting 
Forms'' was published in the Federal Register on November 3, 2006 (FR 
vol. 71, No. 213, pgs. 64746-64747.) No comments were received.
    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, museum and library professionals, and Native 
American tribes.
    Number of Respondents: 1,700.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: .25-60 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 65,735.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs: $1,553,975.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments should be sent to the Office 
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for 
Education, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 
20503 (202) 395-7316.

    Dated: April 19, 2007.
Barbara G. Smith,
E-Projects Officer, Office of Information Resources Management.
 [FR Doc. E7-7818 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am]
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