[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 82 (Thursday, April 29, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22631-22632]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-9961]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Notice of Continuance for General Clearance for Guidelines, 
Applications, and Reporting Forms

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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

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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 (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. The 
Institute of Museum and Library Services is currently soliciting 
comments on IMLS program guidelines and reporting requirements.
    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 
ADDRESSES section below on or before June 26, 2010.
    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.

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ADDRESSES: For a copy of the documents contact: Kim A. Miller, 
Management Analyst, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M 
Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Ms. Miller can be reached 
by telephone: 202-653-4762; fax: 202-653-4600; or e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is an 
independent Federal grant-making agency and is the primary source of 
Federal support for the Nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. 
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. (20 U.S.C. 9101 et seq.).

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, 3137-0071.
    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, Indian 
Tribes (including any Alaska native village, regional corporation, or 
village corporation), and organizations that primarily serve and 
represent Native Hawaiians.
    Number of Respondents: 6,357.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: .08-90 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 70,357.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs: $1,850,383
    Contact: For a copy of the documents contact: Kim Miller, 
Management Analyst, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M 
Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Ms. Miller can be reached 
by telephone: 202-653-4762; fax: 202-653-4600; or e-mail: 
[email protected].

    Dated: April 26, 2010.
Kim A. Miller,
Management Analyst, Office of Policy, Planning, Research, and 
Communication.
[FR Doc. 2010-9961 Filed 4-28-10; 8:45 am]
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