[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 129 (Friday, July 7, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31637-31638]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-14302]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: 2017 
Sustaining Indigenous Culture Survey: The Structure, Activities, and 
Needs of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums Needs Assessment 
Survey

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

ACTION: Notice, request for comments, collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (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. This pre-clearance consultation 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. By 
this notice, IMLS is soliciting comments concerning a proposed survey 
to collect information to assess and report on the current activities 
and needs of USA-based indigenous cultural institutions of tribal 
archives, libraries, and museums.
    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 
addressee section below on or before September 4, 2017.
    IMLS 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: Send comments to: Dr. Sandra Webb, Senior Advisor, Office of 
the Director, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant 
Plaza North SW., Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Dr. Webb can be 
reached by Telephone: 202-653-4718, Fax: 202-653-4608, or by email at 
[email protected], or by teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons with hearing 
difficulty at 202-653-4614.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    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 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. Chapter 72, 20 
U.S.C. 9108).

II. Current Actions

    The purpose of this survey is to gather information related to 
current activities, challenges, and unmet needs of tribal archives, 
libraries, and museums. The project is managed by the Association of 
Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM), a tribally-led non-
profit organization which provides professional development activities, 
tools, and training.
    Data will be collected through an online survey.
    Information gathered will provide insight for tribal governments, 
cultural institutions, and the public. A full

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report of the findings, as well as recommended actions, will be 
published by ATALM.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: 2017 Sustaining Indigenous Culture Survey: The Structure, 
Activities, and Needs of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums.
    OMB Number: To be determined.
    Frequency: One-time collection anticipated.
    Affected Public: The target population is tribal archive, library, 
and museum centers, as well as leaders of tribal communities without 
cultural programs.
    Number of Respondents: To be determined.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: To be determined.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: To be determined.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: n/a.
    Total Annual Costs: To be determined.
    Public Comments Invited: Comments submitted in response to this 
notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB's 
clearance of this information collection.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Sandra Toro, Senior Program 
Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza 
SW., Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024. Dr. Toro can be reached by 
Telephone: 202-653-4662, Fax: 202-653-4608, or by email at 
[email protected], or by teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons with hearing 
difficulty at 202/653-4614. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

    Dated: July 3, 2017.
Kim Miller,
Grants Management Specialist, Office of Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-14302 Filed 7-6-17; 8:45 am]
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