[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 111 (Monday, June 12, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26958-26959]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12029]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: 
Maker/STEM Education Support for 21st Century Community Learning 
Centers Program Evaluation

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation 
on the Arts and the 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 (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act. 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 ADDRESSES 
section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
CONTACT section below on or before July 7, 2017.
    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 submissions of responses.

ADDRESSES: Christopher J. Reich, Senior Advisor, Institute of Museum 
and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW., Suite 4000, 
Washington, DC 20024-2135. Mr. Reich can be reached by Telephone: 202-
653-4685, Fax: 202-653-4608, or by email at [email protected], or by 
teletype (TTY/TDD) 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 35,000 museums. The Institute's mission is to inspire 
libraries and museums to advance innovation, learning, and civic 
engagement. The Institute works at the national level and in 
coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, 
culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support 
professional development. IMLS is responsible for identifying national

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needs for and trends in museum, library, and information services; 
measuring and reporting on the impact and effectiveness of museum, 
library and information services throughout the United States, 
including programs conducted with funds made available by IMLS; 
identifying, and disseminating information on, the best practices of 
such programs; and developing plans to improve museum, library, and 
information services of the United States and strengthen national, 
State, local, regional, and international communications and 
cooperative networks (20 U.S.C. 72, 20 U.S.C. 9108).
    The purpose of this collection is to assess the quality of Maker/
STEM program implementation at 21st Century Community Learning Centers 
(21ST CCLC) and the associated outcomes for participating youth, 21st 
CCLC site staff, and museum/science center staff. The Maker/STEM 
Education Support for 21st CCLC project is designed to support Maker 
and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education 
learning by providing professional development, activities, tools, and 
training to 21st CCLCs in 30-40 sites across seven States or regions.
    The evaluation is intended to provide insight for future changes, 
programmatic improvements, and learning at all levels of the program. 
Methods will include qualitative and quantitative data collection via a 
mixed methods approach. Data will be collected through activities such 
as online and/or paper and pencil surveys, phone interviews, and in-
person interviews.
    Current Actions: This notice proposes clearance of the Maker/STEM 
Education Support for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program 
Evaluation. The 60-day notice for the Maker/STEM Education Support for 
21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Evaluation, was 
published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2017 (82 FR 10501, 
February 13, 2017). No comments were no received under this notice.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Maker/STEM Education Support for 21st Century Community 
Learning Centers Program Evaluation.
    OMB Number: To Be Determined.
    Frequency: One-time collection anticipated.
    Affected Public: The target population is museum/science center 
staff, 21st CCLC staff, and youth participants involved in the STEM/
Making programs at targeted 21st CCLC sites.
    Number of Respondents: 96.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 32 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 29 hours.
    Total Annualized cost to respondents: $558.71.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: n/a.
    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: June 6, 2017.
Kim A. Miller,
Grants Management Specialist.
[FR Doc. 2017-12029 Filed 6-9-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7036-01-P