[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 25, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 54466]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18927]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Proposed Collection, Submission for OMB Review, Generic Clearance 
to Collect Data to Evaluate IMLS Programs, Trends in IMLS Grants, and 
Customer Satisfaction

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, NFAH.

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 addressee 
section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
contact section below on or before October 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: Dr. Mary Downs, Research Officer, Institute of Museum and 
Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC. Dr. 
Downs can be reached by telephone: 202-653-4682; fax: 202-653-8625; or 
e-mail: [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. Section 9108 of the 
Act supports IMLS's data collection and analysis role. 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.
    This proposed generic clearance is essential to IMLS's ability to 
improve services, measure progress in achieving the goals articulated 
in the agency's strategic plan, understand trends in museum and library 
service, and in general be fully responsive to federal accountability 
requirements.
    Abstract: This generic clearance will enable IMLS to collect 
evaluative and customer satisfaction data from applicants, grantees and 
participants in IMLS programs. IMLS intends to carry out the 
information collections in Fiscal Years 2008-2010 at a rate of nine (9) 
each year.
    Current Actions: This notice proposes clearance of the Generic 
Clearance to Collect Data to Evaluate IMLS Programs, Trends in IMLS 
Grants, and Customer Satisfaction. The 60-day Notice for this proposed 
generic clearance was published in the Federal Register on June 14, 
2007 (FR Vol. 72, no. 114, pgs. 32920-32921.) No comments were 
received.
    OMB Number: n/a.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Affected Public: Federal, state and local governments, public 
libraries, state library agencies, museums & archives, and related 
professional and service organizations.
    Number of Respondents: 13,724.
    Frequency: One time each for each survey.
    Burden hours per respondent: 20 minutes; Total burden hours: 
2,820.32.

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: September 20, 2007.
Barbara G. Smith,
E-Projects Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-18927 Filed 9-24-07; 8:45 am]
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