[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 114 (Thursday, June 14, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32920-32921]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-11486]


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

THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for General 
Clearance Authority for 2007-2009 for Collections from Institute of 
Museum and Library Services Grantees for the Purposes of Evaluation and 
Reporting

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, The National 
Foundation for the Arts and the Humanities.
SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS), as part of 
its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, 
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 a requested General Clearance Authority 
for data collections in Fiscal Years 2007-2009 to evaluate IMLS 
programs and to inform IMLS program administration, evaluate programs 
and services, and assess impact.
    A copy of the information collection plan for 2007-2009 and a 
sample of the information collections included under this clearance 
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 before August 13, 2007.
    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 collections of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions likely to be used;
     Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of 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 Barbara G. Smith, E-Projects Officer, 
Office of the CIO, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M 
Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Ms. Smith can be reached 
by Telephone: 202-653-4688, Fax: 202-653-4625, or by e-mail at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 administers 
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

[[Page 32921]]

from IMLS programs. The Museum and Library Services Act directs the 
Agency to conduct analyses on the impact, effectiveness, and best 
practices of IMLS grants for museum and library services. (See 20 
U.S.C. 9108.)
    Abstract: Pursuant to the Museum and Library Services Act (20 
U.S.C. 9108), IMLS must regularly evaluate its programs to understand 
trends, impact, and effectiveness of its grants for museum and library 
services. It seeks General Clearance Authority to conduct surveys and 
other information collections from the universe of its grantees for 
this purpose.
    OMB Number: N/A.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Affected Public: Federal, state and local governments, state 
library agencies, libraries, museums, and professional associations and 
service organizations serving these fields who have received IMLS 
awards.
    Number of Respondents: 2000.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Burden Hours Per Respondent: 1 Total burden hours: 2000.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: N/A.
    Total Costs: $51,440 (average respondent hourly wage of $23.64 with 
annual increases of 5% over 5 years x 2000).
    Contact: Barbara G. Smith, E-Projects Officer, Office of 
Information Resources Management, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Ms. 
Smith can be reached by Telephone: 202-653-4688, Fax: 202-653-4625, or 
by e-mail at [email protected].

     Dated: June 11, 2007.
Barbara G. Smith,
E-Projects Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-11486 Filed 6-13-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7036-01-P