[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 84 (Monday, May 4, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20504-20505]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-10323]


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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: NARA is giving public notice that the agency proposes to 
request extension of five currently approved information collections. 
The first information collection is used for requesting permission to 
use privately owned equipment to microfilm archival holdings in the 
National Archives of the United States and Presidential libraries. The 
second information collection is used by participants in training 
courses and workshops that NARA conducts. NARA needs the information to 
assess customer satisfaction with course content and delivery and to 
ensure that the training meets the customer's needs. The third 
information collection is used for requesting permission to film, 
photograph, or videotape at a NARA facility for news purposes. The 
fourth information collection is used for requesting permission to use 
NARA facilities for events. The fifth information collection is a form, 
Independent Researcher Listing Application, NA 14115, used by 
independent researchers to provide their contact information. The 
public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection 
pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before July 6, 2009 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to: Paperwork Reduction Act Comments 
(NHP), Room 4400, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 
Adelphi Rd., College Park, MD 20740-6001; or faxed to 301-713-7409; or 
electronically mailed to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the proposed information collections and supporting 
statements should be directed to Tamee Fechhelm at telephone number 
301-837-1694 or fax number 301-837-7409.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), NARA invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections. The 
comments and suggestions should address one or more of the following 
points: (a) Whether the proposed information collections are necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of NARA; (b) the accuracy 
of NARA's estimate of the burden of the proposed information 
collections; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on respondents, including the use of 
information technology; and (e) whether small businesses are affected 
by this collection. The comments that are submitted will be summarized 
and included in the NARA request for Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In 
this notice, NARA is soliciting comments concerning the following 
information collections:
    1. Title: Request to Microfilm Records.
    OMB number: 3095-0017.
    Agency form number: None.
    Type of review: Regular.
    Affected public: Companies and organizations that wish to microfilm 
archival holdings in the National Archives of the United States or a 
Presidential library for micropublication.
    Estimated number of respondents: 2.
    Estimated time per response: 10 hours.
    Frequency of response: On occasion (when respondent wishes to 
request permission to microfilm records).
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 20.
    Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 
1254.92. The collection is prepared by companies and organizations that 
wish to microfilm archival holdings with privately-owned equipment. 
NARA uses the information to determine whether the request meets the 
criteria in 36 CFR 1254.94, to evaluate the records for filming, and to 
schedule use of the limited space available for filming.

    2. Title: National Archives and Records Administration Class 
Evaluation Forms.
    OMB number: 3095-0023.
    Agency form number: NA Form 2019.
    Type of review: Regular.
    Affected public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
profit, Nonprofit organizations and institutions, Federal, state, 
local, or tribal government agencies.
    Estimated number of respondents: 6,830.
    Estimated time per response: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of response: On occasion (when respondent takes NARA 
sponsored training classes).
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 569 hours.
    Abstract: The information collection allows uniform measurement of 
customer satisfaction with NARA training courses and workshops. NARA 
distributes the approved form to the course coordinators on diskette 
for

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customization of selected elements, shown as shaded areas on the form 
submitted for clearance.

    3. Title: Request to film, photograph, or videotape at a NARA 
facility for news purposes.
    OMB number: 3095-0040.
    Agency form number: None.
    Type of review: Regular.
    Affected public: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Estimated number of respondents: 660.
    Estimated time per response: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 110.
    Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 
1280.48. The collection is prepared by organizations that wish to film, 
photograph, or videotape on NARA property for news purposes. NARA needs 
the information to determine if the request complies with NARA's 
regulation, to ensure protections of archival holdings, and to schedule 
the filming appointment.

    4. Title: Request to use NARA facilities for events.
    OMB number: 3095-0043.
    Agency form number: NA 16008.
    Type of review: Regular.
    Affected public: Not-for-profit institutions, individuals or 
households, business or other for-profit, Federal government.
    Estimated number of respondents: 22.
    Estimated time per response: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 11.
    Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 
1280.80. The collection is prepared by organizations that wish to use 
NARA public areas for an event. NARA uses the information to determine 
whether or not we can accommodate the request and to ensure that the 
proposed event complies with NARA regulations.

    5. Title: Independent Researcher Listing Application.
    OMB number: 3095-0054.
    Agency form numbers: NA Form 14115.
    Type of review: Regular.
    Affected public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated number of respondents: 433.
    Estimated time per response: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of response: On occasion.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 65.
    Abstract: In the past, the National Archives has made use of 
various lists of independent researchers who perform freelance research 
for hire in the Washington, DC, area. We have sent these lists upon 
request to researchers who could not travel to the metropolitan area to 
conduct their own research. To better accommodate both the public and 
NARA staff, the Customer Services Division (NWCC) of the National 
Archives maintains a listing of independent researchers for the public. 
All interested independent researchers provide their contact 
information via this form. Collecting contact and other key information 
from each independent researcher and providing such information to the 
public when deemed appropriate will only increase business. This form 
is not a burden in any way to any independent researcher who 
voluntarily submits a completed form. Inclusion on the list will not be 
viewed or advertised as an endorsement by the National Archives and 
Records Administration (NARA). The listing is compiled and disseminated 
as a service to the public.

    Dated: April 29, 2009.
Martha Morphy,
Assistant Archivist for Information Services.
[FR Doc. E9-10323 Filed 5-1-09; 8:45 am]
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