[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 135 (Friday, July 13, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41453-41454]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-17169]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: 
General Clearance for Guidelines, Applications, and Reporting Forms

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation 
for the Arts and Humanities.

ACTION: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request.

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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 for review and approval in accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call 202-653-4614. 
This review 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

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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: Comments must be submitted to the office listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below on or before August 13, 2012.
    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 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.

ADDRESSES: Kim A. Miller, Management Analyst, Institute of Museum and 
Library Services, 1800 M Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. 
Telephone: 202-653-4762; Fax: 202-653-4600; or email: [email protected]; 
or by teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons with hearing difficulty at 202-
653-4614.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Institute of Museum and Library Services 
is the primary source of federal support for the Nation's 123,000 
libraries and 17,500 museums. The mission of IMLS is to inspire 
libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and 
cultural and civic engagement. We provide leadership through research, 
policy development, and grant making. 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.).
    Current Actions: This notice proposes general clearance of the 
agency's guideline application and report forms. The 60-day Notice for 
the ``Notice of Continuance for General Clearance for Guidelines, 
Applications, and Reporting Forms'' was published in the Federal 
Register on May 10, 2012 (FR vol. 77, No. 91, pgs. 27486). No comments 
were received.
    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 Alaska native villages, regional corporations, or 
village corporations), and organizations that primarily serve and 
represent Native Hawaiians.
    Number of Respondents: 7,961.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: .08-90 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 70,092.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs: $1,921,209.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments should be sent to 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: July 10, 2012.
Kim A. Miller,
Management Analyst, Office of Policy, Planning, Research, and 
Communication.
[FR Doc. 2012-17169 Filed 7-12-12; 8:45 am]
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